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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Transabdominal US<br />
• Non-invasive<br />
• Relatively inexpensive<br />
• Quick to perform<br />
• Usually can identify<br />
tumors that cause biliary<br />
obstruction (pancreatic<br />
head tumors)<br />
• Limited detail<br />
• Operator dependent<br />
• May be sufficient for<br />
staging if metastatic<br />
disease is identified<br />
Computed Tomography (CT)<br />
Primary imaging<br />
modality for evaluation<br />
of pancreatic CA<br />
Multidetector technology<br />
is improving the<br />
resolution<br />
IV contrast is required<br />
• Requires normal kidney<br />
function<br />
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