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Epigastric pain, back and upper right quad pain for 6 weeks. pancreas ct scan with contrast normal. worried about pancreatic cancer. ct reassuring ?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

YES: the CT is reassuring however a lesion in your upper GI tract (esophagus/stomach) should be ruled out as well! Ask the Health Care Provider who ordered your CT scan...he/she probably can "take a look"(endoscopy) Hope this helps/good luck/be well Dr Z

Dr Whiting and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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