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A 32-year-old male asked:

If my mrcp was negative for pancreatic disease or cancer is the specificity high enough to relax and not worry? 100% asymptotic. just anxious person.

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Dr. Vijaypal Aryaanswered

Gastroenterology 37 years experience

Do not eorry: Yes nothing to worry .Assume no family history of pan cancer .

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Dr. Michael Louie

Dr. Michael Louie agrees1 doctor agrees

Dr. James Rochesteranswered

Family Medicine 27 years experience

MRCP and pancreas dz: I assume CT scan was done as well. If all are ok I would not worry, esp if asymptomatic.

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez

Dr. Mohammed Parvez agrees1 doctor agrees

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