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Would pancreatic inflammation or tumors be seen with an upper endoscopy?
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No. Upper endoscopy does not visualise pancreas. Blood tests are generally adequate to diagnose pancreatic inflammation.
Answered 3/22/2022
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A regular upper endoscope does not see the pancreas, but an ultrasound endoscope can. The pancreas is evaluated with CT best but is only used when the clinical need dictates.
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