Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Mass Found In Pancreas. Done CT Scan And Biopsy. Is It Cancer?
1 1/2 yrs ago my brother, age 81 had a biopsy done on a mass found on his pancreas...it was benign. He just had a CT Scan done and now this mass has grown to 11cm , almost 1/2 inch larger than before. The doctor will be doing a biopsy next week. I asked him can it be removed and he said no because of its size and because of its location.
Is 11cm considered very large? Although it was benign before but because it has continued to grow do you feel this time it could be cancer? Thank you...Teriann
Is 11cm considered very large? Although it was benign before but because it has continued to grow do you feel this time it could be cancer? Thank you...Teriann
Wed, 11 Sep 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
The size of pancreas is usually not more than 15 cm .
Head , body and tail are the main parts of pancreas .
Usually the benign carcinoma rarely develops in head ,if present may be malignant so get a surgery for this part , however final decision will be taken by a surgeon .
In my opinion consult one more surgeon and get his opinion before biopsy ( if biopsy excisional will be the best).
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
The size of pancreas is usually not more than 15 cm .
Head , body and tail are the main parts of pancreas .
Usually the benign carcinoma rarely develops in head ,if present may be malignant so get a surgery for this part , however final decision will be taken by a surgeon .
In my opinion consult one more surgeon and get his opinion before biopsy ( if biopsy excisional will be the best).
Good luck.
Dr. HET
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Biopsy
Loading Online Doctors....