Tacoma, WA
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Hi doctors could even a 2cm size tumor on the head of pancrease (pancrelipase) cause symtoms?
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Tacoma, WA
A 20-year-old male asked:
Hi doctors i was wondering could even small tumors at the head of the pancrease (pancrelipase) cause jaundace?
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Dr. David Earleanswered
General Surgery 32 years experience
Yes: They can if they are located right next to the bile duct, the small drainage tube that allows bile to flow out of the liver. Hope this helps!
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Size doesn't matter. Location, location, location
Jul 30, 2015
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