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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Should the entire pancreas be removed in case of a tumor?
Query: Hello Doctor, I have a pancreatic tumour, diagnosed as low grade malignant tumour of the size of 1.2cm in the pancreas. Three months ago it was 1.0 cm in size. It is not a cyst. CT contrast shows a solid mass. The PET scan has been advised when my pancreas is healed, as it is inflamed now. I have a ... Read Full »
Answer: 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. Surgery depends on the location of the tumour. If tumour is localized to the head of the pancreas, then surgery is called pancreatico... Read Full »
What is the difference between a cystic structure and a cyst?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with IV contrast. The radiologist report is as follows. The findings are as follows. There is a 0.9 cm cystic structure in the uncinate process, which is new since the comparative examination with the last year scan report. This should be further ... Read Full »
Answer: 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. It's possible that your radiologist observed a structure resembling a cyst with indistinct walls. It's important to note that radiology alone may not p... Read Full »
What happens if you have a tumor in your pancreas?
Query: Hi doctor, My father has a problem with the abdomen. He is not able to pass stool in a normal way (doing it as vomiting). We admitted him to the hospital. After examination of the reports, the results in ultrasound- bowel loops and in CECT- might be a carcinoid tumor. So please help me to update wha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome you to icliniq.com. I am very much sad to hear about your father's condition. I have seen the reports you uploaded. Unfortunately, this is a tumor of the pancreas and which is an advanced stage, which means not much can be done except supportive treatment. But remember, the advanced... Read Full »
Is it necessary to give Mitomycin C for urinary bladder cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, My elder brother has undergone removal of low grade papillary carcinoma of urinary bladder without any local lymphatic involvement. He was advised to take Mitomycin C after six weeks of surgical intervention TURBT(Transurethral resection of bladder tumor). Is it necessary to go for the dr... Read Full »
Answer: 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. These are all cancers that have been found very early in their development. The cancer cells are only in the lining of the innermost layer o... Read Full »
There is a pancreatic growth with nephrotic syndrome. Is the growth malignant?
Query: Hello doctor, I am super scared. I am 30 years old and have been in the hospital for nephrotic syndrome which was discovered to be membranous nephropathy. They tested my blood for many conditions which could be a secondary cause including hepatitis and autoimmune and nothing came up. Now, they are ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There can be many idiopathic causes of a nephrotic syndrome which respond good to medical management. As far as pancreatic mass is concerned, there are high chances for your mass to be benign lesions. So there is nothing to worry. Follow proper instructions for nephroti... Read Full »
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