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Dilated pancreatic duct: Should I get a second opinion?
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@frances007, I agree with @astaingegerdm that you have a right to have the results of your tests and possible diagnosis explained to you in layman terms. Not only will that put your mind at ease, it will help you and doctors to work together as a team. It's good to ask questions.
I moved your posts to this existing discussion:
– Dilated pancreatic duct: Should I get a second opinion?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dilated-pancreatic-duct/
I did this so that you can connect with @doxie2 who is going through a similar situation right now. Frances, have you considered getting a second opinion?
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Hello. I'm new to this site and group. I am feeling concerned and worried about my diagnosis of a dilated pancreatic bile duct with no mass. Five months ago, a CT scan showed the dilation, but a week later an MRI showed nothing. An EUS also showed nothing. Just a week ago, a follow-up MRI showed the same finding as the initial CT scan, dilated bile duct with no mass. I am frustrated that my doctor did not call me with these results and I had to keep reaching out to him. I would appreciate hearing from others who have experienced a similar health concern. Thank you.
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Thank you, Yes, I am in the process of getting a second opinion from a physician in San Francisco who is currently doing a study on patients with my condition. I understand patients these days really have to advocate more for themselves than they used to. Sometimes it can be quite taxing.