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Is there signs to know if the mass which grows quickly in the abdomen to the pancreas causes a benign tumor of pancreas or malignant tumor?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Biopsy: Rapid growth of a tumor is worrisome for cancer. Only a biopsy can give definite answer.

Answered 12/12/2015

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Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Biopsy: There are generally 2 kinds of "lumps" of the pancreas-- solid lumps are tumors, and fluid lumps are cysts. A solid lump that is growing should have a biopsy sample taken to make sure that under the microscope it doesn't look like cancer. A growing cyst can be treated by removing the liquid with a needle. A surgeon or a gastroenterologist are good resources for these situations.

Answered 9/5/2014

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