A 56-year-old male asked:
if gallbladder and liver are normal on ultra sound, and i have no other symptoms such as jaundice, but yellow stools sometimes that greasy and float, could it be pancreatic cancer. scared!!
2 doctor answers
Dr. Michael Roman answered
25 years experience Internal Medicine
Prob not: Would work up malabsorption. Or other issues. Get full work up with your doctor
Answered on May 15, 2014
Dr. Charles Berry answered
Specializes in Thoracic Surgery
Unlikely : Pancreatic Cancer may or may not have symptoms of jaundice. There are scans to look for masses in the pancreas. If it's worrying you get a pancreatic and abdominal scan. Pancreatic tumors are generally advanced if they cause symptoms.
Answered on Apr 1, 2019
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