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Male 38. would a pancreas ct with contrast rule out cancer?had urq, ulq & back discomfort for 6 weeks. nothing found on us scan but fatty liver.

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

If the: CT was performed with a protocol specifically for pancreatic mass, a negative scan would essentially rule out pancreatic neoplasm.

Answered 3/12/2020

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