Could Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease Cause Pancreatic Lymphoma?

Posted on Mon, 8 Dec 2014

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Mon, 8 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : could gastro-oesophageal reflux disease eventually cause pancreatic lymphoma?

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Considerations.

Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.

Gastroesophageal reflux has not been associated with developing of lymphoma in the area of the pancreas. Long-standing gastroesophageal reflux however can contribute to the development of cancer of the esophagus.

In the setting of lymphoma however, gastroesophageal reflux would have a limited contributing role.

I trust that you have been evaluated by a medical oncologist for further discussion of appropriate staging and treatment.

Thanks again for sending your question. Please follow up with your doctors as scheduled.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar