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Is pancreatic cancer a common cause of mildly elevated lipase levels?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Th 2 different lipa: There is a lipase made in the mouth and one made in the pancreas and they are chemically distinguishable. So yes. pancreatic cancer can raise lipase levels.

Answered 6/16/2021

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

No: More likely is cholelithiasis with common duct stones and alcohol abuse

Answered 4/25/2021

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Lipase level at ER was 60 unit/L with normal range being between 73 unit/L - 393 unit/L. Should I be worried about cancer of the pancreas? I have appt with PCP in another week. My WBC & auto neutrophils slightly elevated. Auto lymph slightly low.

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My labs came back should I be worried my lipase are elevated to 59, wondering what could it be. Hoping its not pancreatic cancer?

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Ive had pancreatic enzymes checked a few times over the years. Lipase has never been elevated but amylase fluctuates. Ive had it as high as 300. Ive also had it just above the range and normal as well. Never pancreatitis. Could be cancer ???

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Had slightly elevated lipase (80 when normal reference range was 13-60). I'm terrified of pancreatic cancer! I'm only 33! ?

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Is elevated lipase and A1C of 5.8% an early sign of pancreatic cancer for someone who is slim and has great uncle who died from disease.

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