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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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@colleenyoung

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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johnbc | @johnbc | Feb 21, 2023

A biopsy during the EUS wasn’t taken to avoid pancreatitis. I have since had an MRI with and without contrast as well as MRCP. No ductal obstruction or focal lesion was found.

They are recommending another EUS with biopsy, since they can’t exclude possibly of IPMN.

I’ve had a CT scan, EUS w/o biopsy and now MRI/ MRCP. If I do have an IPMN, shouldn’t one of these imagings have shown it?

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