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Issues of bloating, abdominal pains, constipation & lower back pains for 2 mos. all bloodwork stable except a1c result is elevated. ct scan w/o contrast (allergic to iodine) shows pancreatic head soft tissue mass. mri recommended. is this cancer?
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This is apparently not a cyst. It could be benign, precancerous or cancerous. The MRI may shed more light on the issue. I recommend consulting an abdominal surgeon with a great deal of experience operating on the pancreas in case surgery is advised. You may have to consult one at the department of surgery at a university hospital.
Answered 4/29/2023
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Without seeing the scans, it is impossible to know. If they have recommended that you have an MRI, I certainly would follow through. Do not ignore this advice. Good luck.
Answered 5/9/2023
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