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MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Mar 20 1:22pm | Replies (92)
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@skiball

Hi Mike,
Thank you for your reply. It sounds as tho you are monitoring and not considering a "preventative" Whipple as has been suggested for me. Had anyone offered you that option over monitoring? My CA19-9 had a value of less <2U/mL
Is that configuration of how your value reads?
I have been told that this IPMN in the head of the pancreas shows a 7mm dilation of the main duct? What if any is your duct dilated to?
Thanks in advance~ Bev

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mikewdby | @mikewdby | Jan 31, 2023

Dear Skiball, thanks for replying. Actually my CA-19 was provided as a number (16). Anything under 32 was considered normal.

Regarding Whipple surgery they claim at the present time it would be more risky to do the surgery on a benign cyst specifically because it is located in the back portion of the pancreas near a few veins. Ducts have not (yet) been involved. Since there was no additional growth, they suggested that I get my next MRI in six months rather than three. Then we’ll take it from there. My best to you, as well as thoughts and prayers. Remember to trust in God‘s will.

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