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Can pancreatic cancer be seen using ultrasound?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander
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Pathology 45 years experience
Usually: I've seen a few at autopsy that were so small or similar enough in texture to the rest of the pancreas that they would probably have been missed.
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Dr. Mohammed Parvez
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Dr. Philip Woodworth
Dr. Philip Woodworthanswered
General Surgery 26 years experience
Yes: Yes but bowel gas often limits the view. A much better test is a pancreatic ct.
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