Malignant neoplasm of pancreas

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Description:

Table of contents

1 Synonyms 2 Cause 3 Population Distribution 4 Effects 5 Symptoms 6 Signs 7 Diagnostic Tests 8 Differential Diagnosis 9 Treatment 10 Expected Outcome 11 Prevention 12 Medical References 13 External Links

Synonyms

pancreas cancer, pancreatic cancer

Cause

Population Distribution

Effects

Symptoms

• appetite loss
• back pain
• jaundice
• upper abdominal pain
• weight loss

Signs

Diagnostic Tests

• abdominal ultrasound
• blood tests
• cholangiopancreatography
• CT scan
• MRI

Differential Diagnosis

Treatment

Expected Outcome

Prevention

Medical References

External Links

• American Cancer Society (http://www.cancer.org)

• National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov)

• National Pancreas Foundation (http://www.pancreasfoundation.org)