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On a recent ct scan without contrast, the radiologist found a fatty atrophy of the pancreas and a 1.4 cm lobulated structure in the proximal gallbladder and mildly increased number of lymph nodes. im 47 years old never smoked. how serious is this?

Q: on a recent ct scan without contrast, the radiologist found a fatty atrophy of the pancreas and a 1.4 cm lobulated structure in the proximal gallbladder and mildly increased number of lymph nodes. im 47 years old never smoked. how serious is this?

: This needs further investigation. pl see a surgeon or GI doc. Good luck

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

This needs further investigation. pl see a surgeon or GI doc. Good luck

Answered 7/9/2023

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A member asked:

On a recent ct scan without contrast, the radiologist found a fatty atrophy of the pancreas and a 1.4 cm lobulated structure in the proximal gallbladder and mildly increased number of lymph nodes. im 47 years old never smoked. how serious is this?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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