Question 1

ct scan found mass on pancreas, adnocarcinoma in acities. pet scan found no masses. doctors said they are confused. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Mass: Have an endoscopic ultrasound to look at the pancreas and biopsy any suspicious areas seen. This is the best test.

Question 2

cea/ca19-9 normal, ctscan shows 6cm mass on pancreas head encasing major blood vessels but eus finds no clear mass but haziness around pancreas & duodenum thats more like inflammation, could be groove pancreatitis? fna no malignancy.2nd opinion pls?

Accepted Answer

: What was the indication of CT of the abdomen in the first place?  If EUS and FNA are negative, pancreatic cancer is almost ruled out and I wonder what the FNA finding was. If you have history of chronic pancreatitis, it could be a case of mass-forming chronic pancreatitis, usually present in the pancreatic head. Good luck.

Question 3

do doctors put me to sleep for a biopsy of a mass on my pancreas?

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It depends to a...: ...great degree on the type of biopsy that's done and to a lesser degree on your level of anxiety.  For a fine needle biopsy, you may need only local anesthesia and light sedation.  More invasive procedures require heavier sedation or even general anesthesia.  In any case, you shouldn't eat anything after midnight the night before and you need to arrange to have someone to take you home afterwards

Question 4

i had an abdomen ultrasound after an incidental finding of innumerable liver cysts. it showed an 11 cm mass and 2 on the pancreas too 8mm/5mm?

Accepted Answer

Advice: You have to make appointment with Doctor to discuss this result in relation with clinical data.

Question 5

i have had several episodes of hypoglycemia, abdominal pain, dark urine. ct found a mass on head of pancreas, eus showed dark spot, 2nd eus shows none?

Accepted Answer

Biochemical proof: Hi. Before any imaging of the pancreas is done, biochemical proof of fasting insulin-mediated pathological hypoglycemia should be established. Has that been done? If so, EUS is good, but still not as good as intraoperative US. If endogenous insulin-mediated pathological hypoglycemia is proven, the problem lies in the pancreas, and surgery is warranted. We need more info. Most insulinomas not CA.

Question 6

mass in pancreas?

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Could be many things: Needs a full work-up immediately. See your doctor.

Question 7

how does a splenic mass affect the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

A big spleen mass...: A big spleen mass (splenic tumor) could press on the tail end of the pancreas. They are next to one another. If a tumor squishes into the pancreas, it might cause pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) and its pain symptoms.

Question 8

what can the difference be between a 2cm mass of the pancreas and pancreatitis? eus done. could they be one and the same?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatitis usually: diffuse-throughout whole pancreas
nodule is quite localized- so NOT the 'same thing'

Question 9

what are the survival chances after doctors have found a large mass in the pancreas? what are the survival chances after doctors have found a large mass in the pancreas?
i realize this is a difficult question and appreciate any information you might provi

Accepted Answer

This : This is a difficult question to answer since I am not directly involved in your case and don't know specifics about the tumor in question. On average for all stages of pancreatic cancer, the one year survival rate is 25%, and the five year survival rate is less than 5%.
If you have further questions please discuss this with your doctor.

Question 10

my amylase level is 120. a mass was found on the head of my pancreas. i also suffer with large  stomcah, even with exercise. ?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatic mass: I would suggest you see a gastroenterologist who can perform an ultrasound guided endoscopic FNA (fine needle aspirate) of this mass.  You will not have peace of mind until you get a diagnosis.  Once you get a diagnosis you can make and educated decision on treatment.

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Ct scan found mass on pancreas, adnocarcinoma in acities. pet scan found no masses. doctors said they are confused. what could this be?

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Cea/ca19-9 normal, ctscan shows 6cm mass on pancreas head encasing major blood vessels but eus finds no clear mass but haziness around pancreas & duodenum thats more like inflammation, could be groove pancreatitis? fna no malignancy.2nd opinion pls?

A member asked:

Do doctors put me to sleep for a biopsy of a mass on my pancreas?

A member asked:

I had an abdomen ultrasound after an incidental finding of innumerable liver cysts. it showed an 11 cm mass and 2 on the pancreas too 8mm/5mm?

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I have had several episodes of hypoglycemia, abdominal pain, dark urine. ct found a mass on head of pancreas, eus showed dark spot, 2nd eus shows none?

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Mass in pancreas?

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How does a splenic mass affect the pancreas?

A member asked:

What can the difference be between a 2cm mass of the pancreas and pancreatitis? eus done. could they be one and the same?

A member asked:

What are the survival chances after doctors have found a large mass in the pancreas? what are the survival chances after doctors have found a large mass in the pancreas? i realize this is a difficult question and appreciate any information you might provi

A member asked:

My amylase level is 120. a mass was found on the head of my pancreas. i also suffer with large stomcah, even with exercise. ?

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