Pancreatic carcinoma

  • History / PE:
    Fatigue
    Painless jaundice
    Weight loss
  • Diagnosis:
    Abdominal CT scan
    Serum CA 19-9 (tumor marker)
  • Treatment:
    Whipple
  • Notes:
    Alcoholism is NOT a risk factor!
  • Risk Factors:
    Family history
    DM
    Chronic pancreatitis
    Obesity
    Diet high in fat



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July 26th 2010