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Dilated pancreatic duct: Should I get a second opinion?

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Aug 24, 2023 | Replies (69)
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@johnbc

The EUS found the duct dilatation along with papilla projections and possible fishmouth ampulla indicative of IPMN but no IPMN clearly. No biopsy was taken.

Shouldn’t the CT scan or EUS clearly shown an IPMN if one is present?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 14, 2023

John, These tests can reveal enlargement (dilatation) of the pancreatic duct or one of the branches of the pancreatic duct. Sometimes a fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Has your team suggested a biopsy?

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