Pancreas/Biliary
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See the full rubric →Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Abnormal Findings on Pre-Diagnostic Imaging in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
Clinical takeawayConsider closer surveillance for patients with subtle pancreatic abnormalities (e.g., duct dilation, pancreatic atrophy) on pre-diagnostic imaging, as these may represent early signs of PDAC, but weigh the potential risks of overdiagnosis and unnecessary procedures.
What it found20.6% of PDAC patients (mean age 72.6 y, 53.6% F) had pre-diagnostic imaging, with 27.2% showing abnormal pancreaticobiliary findings, including duct dilation and pancreatic atrophy, which were more frequent than in non-PDAC scans (P=0.04).
ContextThis study highlights the potential for early detection of PDAC through closer scrutiny of pre-diagnostic imaging findings, challenging the current practice of overlooking subtle abnormalities. The findings apply to an older population (mean age 72.6 y, 53.6% F).
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Moy BM … Keswani RN · Pancreas · IF 1.9 · PubMed ↗