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Question: Diffuse moderate to severe pancreatic atrophy with mild dilatation of MP. No e/o pancreatic calcification. These features are suggestive of chronic pancreatitis.
I what to know, I'm having cancer
I what to know, I'm having cancer
Brief Answer:
No,these findings doesn't suggests cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your findings suggests changes of chronic pancreatitis only.
Chronic pancreatitis is due to repeated infection of pancreas.
This lead to loss of pancreatic parenchyma(tissue)and this allows main pancreatic duct(MPD,through which pancreatic juice comes out) to dilate.
This is not a sign of cancer.Cancer of pancreas has different appearance and findings.
So,you shouldn't worry about cancer with these findings.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
No,these findings doesn't suggests cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your findings suggests changes of chronic pancreatitis only.
Chronic pancreatitis is due to repeated infection of pancreas.
This lead to loss of pancreatic parenchyma(tissue)and this allows main pancreatic duct(MPD,through which pancreatic juice comes out) to dilate.
This is not a sign of cancer.Cancer of pancreas has different appearance and findings.
So,you shouldn't worry about cancer with these findings.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
i am working in the merchant navy ,and i am about to join the ship next so is it safe for me to work .does it need a series of treatment or just daily medication will help ?I am already taking PANLIPASE,PANDODAC CAPSULES.please help?
Brief Answer:
This condition is generally managed conservatively.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
This condition is generally managed conservatively by daily medication.
You are taking right medicines and you should take it regularly.
You can safely go for your duty.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
This condition is generally managed conservatively.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
This condition is generally managed conservatively by daily medication.
You are taking right medicines and you should take it regularly.
You can safely go for your duty.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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