Problem description: Hello, may the pancreas have a slightly larger head and neck, and the pancreatic body and tail are not displayed. Could this be cancer?
Question date: 2020-09-23
Patient information:Age: 47 years old, Gender: Female
Problem analysis: The imaging examination suggests that the head and neck of the pancreas is slightly Large, body tail is not shown. To clarify the possible reasons.
Guide and suggestion: 1) Pancreatic examination, imaging index is abnormal, it is recommended to go to the digestive department or general surgery. 2) It is recommended to first improve the serum amylase, lipase, CA19-9, CEA, AFP and other biomarker tests; improve abdominal enhanced CT or enhanced magnetic resonance scan. Based on the above results, the nature of the abnormally difficult pancreatic head and neck can be determined. 3) If necessary, the upper gastrointestinal endoscopic ultrasonography and occipital puncture pathological examination can be further considered.
Recommendations are for reference only. If the problem is serious, please go to the hospital for detailed inspection