Brief Answer: Yes,you need further investigations. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX Yes,you need further evaluation. Ultrasonography for pancreas gives only initial information. Probably there is some problem in the head of pancreas and without further investigations like Contrast CT Scan of abdomen and ERCP ,final diagnosis is not possible. You don't need to be so worried.You can't conclude cancer form USG reports. Subtle hypoechogenecity in the head of the pancreas may be due to many reasons like focal pancreatitis. Besides clinical correlation you also need few blood investigations to correlate the findings. You need routine hemogram,RBS,LFT,RFT,Lipid profile,Serum amylase and lipase level. Serum amylase and lipase are important for diagnosing focal Pancreatitis. You don't worry at all.You should go for further investigations. Proper treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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Brief Answer: I think first you should confirm your diagnosis. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Thanks for writing back It is important to know about your symptoms like pain,jaundice. I think first you should confirm your diagnosis then you can proceed for holidays.Otherwise you will have doubt and it will spoil your holidays. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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