Differential diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and chronic pseudotumor pancreatitis: literature review
Every year more and more pancreatic lesions are accidentally detected. Besides genetic predisposition and environmental factors, chronic pancreatitis is by far the greatest risk factor for pancreatic malignancy. Currently, there are no screening methods for early detection of pancreatic cancer and i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Russian |
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Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University
2024-02-01
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| Series: | Вестник хирургии имени И.И. Грекова |
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| Online Access: | https://www.vestnik-grekova.ru/jour/article/view/2287 |
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| Summary: | Every year more and more pancreatic lesions are accidentally detected. Besides genetic predisposition and environmental factors, chronic pancreatitis is by far the greatest risk factor for pancreatic malignancy. Currently, there are no screening methods for early detection of pancreatic cancer and its differential diagnosis with chronic pancreatitis. Precise characterization of pancreatic lesions is crucial in deciding whether to use active surgical tactics or dynamic observation, which surgery to perform. |
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| ISSN: | 0042-4625 |