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Is A Low Density Area On The Pancreas A Symptom Of Cancer?
Brief Answer:
Pancreatic lesion
Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear that a CT scan locate a low density region in your pancreas. This is usually related to fluid or damage to the pancreas. If you have history of pancreatitis then this is reflecting that damage. More than usual the cause of a low density lesion is not malignant. On CT scan the appearance would be more worrisome and not a vague low density region. I think waiting for 2 months is okay as long as you are not in pain or discomfort.
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Pancreatic lesion
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear that a CT scan locate a low density region in your pancreas. This is usually related to fluid or damage to the pancreas. If you have history of pancreatitis then this is reflecting that damage. More than usual the cause of a low density lesion is not malignant. On CT scan the appearance would be more worrisome and not a vague low density region. I think waiting for 2 months is okay as long as you are not in pain or discomfort.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What is usually done about this lesion. Is lesion a cyst? Thank u for your assistance because I am worried.
Brief Answer:
Pseudocysts
Detailed Answer:
With a cyst in the pancreas we only watch these lesions. There is no treatment other than to reduce the cause of a pseudocyst which is recurrent pancreatitis. The causes of pancreatitis are alcohol abuse, high triglycerides and gall stones blocking the pancreatic duct.
Pseudocysts are by themselves benign. It is the causes of the cysts that can cause problems
Pseudocysts
Detailed Answer:
With a cyst in the pancreas we only watch these lesions. There is no treatment other than to reduce the cause of a pseudocyst which is recurrent pancreatitis. The causes of pancreatitis are alcohol abuse, high triglycerides and gall stones blocking the pancreatic duct.
Pseudocysts are by themselves benign. It is the causes of the cysts that can cause problems
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I had pancreatitis 8years ago. May I trouble you again and ask if a low density area on pancreas is called a pseudocyst and is in anyway life treatening. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Pseudocysts
Detailed Answer:
The low density area is more than likely due to your prior pancreatitis and possibly now a pseudocyst. The pseudocyst in not dangerous and will not impact your life. It may grow over time but the most important thing is to prevent what ever caused your initial pancreatitis.
Pseudocysts
Detailed Answer:
The low density area is more than likely due to your prior pancreatitis and possibly now a pseudocyst. The pseudocyst in not dangerous and will not impact your life. It may grow over time but the most important thing is to prevent what ever caused your initial pancreatitis.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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