A 44-year-old female asked:
Can CT of abdomen and pelvis without contrast see pancreatic cancer?
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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered
22 years experience in Family Medicine
Usually yes: It can see pancreatic cancer. Contrast is more needed for vasculature. Pancreatic cancer is a solid tumor that can be seen without contrast.
Answered on Jan 18, 2019
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