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Medical Conditions - Pancreatic Tumour

Pancreatic tumors include exocrine tumors, endocrine tumors, pancreatoblastoma, sarcoma, lymphoma, and benign cysts (intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms and cystadenomas). Adenocarcinoma is the most common type, followed by acinar cell carcinoma. Symptoms include fatigue, abdominal pain, appetite loss, dark urine, jaundice, back pain, etc., that occur in the advanced stage. Risk factors include smoking, obesity, pancreatitis, etc. Though the exact cause is unknown, mutations are attributed. Therefore, maintaining a healthy diet and weight and refraining from harmful habits like smoking can help prevent the disease.

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Does my brother need Mitomycin C after the TURBT procedure?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Superficial bladder cancer or non-muscle invasive bladder cancer includes carcinoma in situ (CIS or Tis), Ta tumors, and T1 tumors.

Does a pancreatic growth with nephrotic syndrome indicate malignancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There can be many idiopathic causes of a nephrotic syndrome which respond good to medical management.

I have a pancreatic tumour,can the tumour alone be removed or the whole pancreas has to be removed?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, if it is a pancreatic mass, then only cure at present is surgical removal of the tumour. It is a major surgery.

How does a cystic structure differ from a cyst?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to assist you. The term 'cystic structure' is synonymous with 'cyst'; a cyst is entirely encased by a wall.

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