Is Surgery Necessary For Lesions On The Pancreas With Major Weight Loss And Appetite Loss?

Posted on Wed, 25 Jul 2018

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Question : I HAVE LESIONS ON MY PANCREASE WITH MAJOR WEIGHT LOSS, LACK OF APPETITE AND PAIN RADIATING FROM UNDER LEFT TO RIGHT SIDE AND AXILLA, REALLY FEEL SOMETHING IS THERE ANF HAD AN ENDOSCOPE SHOWING THE 7.5CM GROWTHS , CYTOLOGY BY NEEDLE BIOPSY WAS NEGATIVE BUT SOMETHING IS WRONG, NEED A SECOND OPINION SINCE MY PRIMARY THINKS SHOULD JUST HAVE ENDOSCOPIES EVERY 3 MONTHS,

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Better it to go for surgery

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Pancreatic lesion with significant weight loss needs detailed evaluation as it can be a sign of conditions like pancreatic cancer. Do an MRCP and consult a Gastro surgeon. It is better to go for surgery rather than follow up.

Wishing you good health.

Regards

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