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If pancreatic cancer in body or tail is causing symptoms, would it show up on a iv contrast ct scan?

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Yes it would: CT scan of the abdomen is a reliable to test to check for Cancer of the Pancreas. So you do not have to think too much about this as a source of your symptoms. Go see a Gastroenterologist if symptoms persist for more than a week or two.

Dr Shiloh and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/13/2017

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