Could Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease Cause Pancreatic Lymphoma?
Question: could gastro-oesophageal reflux disease eventually cause pancreatic lymphoma?
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
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
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar