Radiologic Staging Of Pancreatic Cancer
Radiologic Staging Of Pancreatic Cancer
Radiologic Staging Of Pancreatic Cancer
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Michelle Lee<br />
Gillian Lieberman, MD<br />
PATIENT 1: UNRESECTABLE<br />
PANCREATIC ADENOCARCINOMA<br />
• 88%<br />
• mass continuous with the surface of adjacent structures<br />
• extracapsular extension<br />
• contiguous organ invasion<br />
• distant metastasis to liver or nodes<br />
• vascular involvement<br />
• ascites (indicating carcinomatosis)<br />
• Tx: supportive care and pain control<br />
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