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| ID: | 355 |
| Title: | Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Diagnosis - http://www.tumorzentrum-hdma.de/texte/gr_20060426_Loehr.pdf |
| Pagerank: | 2 |
| Description: | Find information on the diagnosis of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Pancreatic cancer usually presents with jaundice, in a patient with a pancreatic mass and with weight loss and back pain. Tumor markers include CA 19-9 which is not specific, however is ok with a sensitivity of around 67% and specificity of 68%. CT scan is the choice for imaging. Endoscopic ultrasound is also very effective. |
| Category: | Pathology: Pancreas |
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| Date Added: | December 18, 2007 06:47:49 AM |
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