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Can 6.6 cm tumor on the pancreas be removed by surgery? it encases the sma & confluence of smv & splenic vein and proximal portal vein with significant associated luminal narrowing & possible occlusion of smv & splenic vein? biopsy soon.is it cancer?
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This has to be tackled at an academic center by a surgeon skilled in pancreatic surgery. Whether it can or not will depend on the actual findings at surgery. From your description cancer is a likely diagnosis.
Answered 5/7/2023
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Malignancy or cancer has to be ruled out given findings, location makes it difficult for surgical excision due to blood vessel proximity, details to be further clarified by your team.
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