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What Does This Abdominal MRI Scan Result While Treating Pancreatitis Indicate?
In May I was diagnosed with pancreatitis. I have had abdominal sonogram, cat scan, and mri. they found a mass at the head and down side of pancreas. wouldn t the next step be a biopsy and why are they not in a hurry to do it. I understand it spreads quickly. I had two brothers die of pancreatic cancer, I just need to know if I have it.
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What Does This Abdominal MRI Scan Result While Treating Pancreatitis Indicate?
Hello, You may need to do a biopsy quickly. If it was discovered a mass in you pancreas the biopsy will determine if the mass is cancer or not. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you all the best. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician