Pancreatic Cancer: Current Diagnostic Tools Clinical Presentation
Pancreatic Cancer: Current Diagnostic Tools Clinical Presentation
Pancreatic Cancer: Current Diagnostic Tools Clinical Presentation
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Tumor cannot be assessed T0No evidence of primary tumor TisCarcinoma in situ T1Tumor 2 cm or less T2Tumor limited to pancreas, greater than 2 cm TXPrimary<br />
extends beyond pancreas, no celiac or SMA involvement T4Tumor involves celiac axis or SMA (unresectable primary) Regional Lymph Nodes (N) NX nodes cannot be assessed T3Tumor<br />
No regional lymph nodes N1 Regional lymph metastasis N0<br />
Metastasis (M) MX Presence of distant metastasis cannot be assessed M0 No distant M1 Distant metastasis Distant<br />
Purpose of <strong>Diagnostic</strong> <strong>Tools</strong><br />
Identify the location of the lesion<br />
Diagnosis – tissue sampling<br />
Staging<br />
• Prognosis<br />
• Directs management<br />
Surgery<br />
Chemotherapy<br />
Other interventions<br />
Eligibility for clinical trials<br />
Primary Tumor (T)<br />
TNM Staging<br />
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