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Had an ct and mri results said - the pancreas shows a posterior bulge along its contour in the body. the signal is quite similar to the rest of the spleen" my doctor is not taking this serious as i am?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

2nd opinion: For reassurance i would get another opinion from a radiologist whose specializes in ct scans and mris of the pancreas.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Terri Washington answered

Second opinion: If you are concerned then get a copy of the film on cd and request a second opinion from a surgeon or GI doctor who deals with problem of the pancreas.

Dr Ingram agreed

Answered 1/30/2018

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A member asked:

Had an ct and mri results said - the pancreas shows a posterior bulge along its contour in the body. the signal is quite similar to the rest of the spleen" my doctor is not taking this serious as i am?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Parvez agreed

Dr. Terri Washington answered

Dr Ingram agreed

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