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In the ct chest :mild to moderate pancreatic atrophy with punctate calcification in the region of pancreatic tail do i need more test im 50 y?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Depends: on your medical history and clinical condition, although that was an incidental finding, your doctor / the doctor who ordered the the study would be the best to judge, best wishes

Answered 1/17/2017

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

This imaging finding: needs to be interpreted in the light of your clinical circumstances. Pancreatic atrophy and calcification can be suggestive of chronic pancreatitis--have you been diagnosed with this condition? Various guidelines exist for ongoing monitoring of calcifications within the pancreas; sometimes calcifications are a sign of developing cancer. While you may not need immediate testing, follow-up is needed

Answered 1/16/2017

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