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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Reddy Kothagadi M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
In asymptomatic adults who are at average risk, the U.S.P.S.T.F recommends against routine screening for pancreatic cancer due to the lack of mortality benefit. In high-risk individuals, with familial pancreatic cancer or in those with genetic syndromes predisposing to pancreatic cancer, screening is suggested. In high- risk groups, screening by endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) are recommended.
Screening
- In asymptomatic adults who are at average risk, the U.S.P.S.T.F recommends against routine screening for pancreatic cancer due to the lack of mortality benefit.
- In high-risk individuals, with familial pancreatic cancer or in those with genetic syndromes predisposing to pancreatic cancer, screening is suggested. In high- risk groups, screening by endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) are recommended.[1][2]
- Screening is recommended in individuals with the following conditions who are at an increased risk of pancreatic cancer:[3]
- Hereditary pancreatitis
- Familial pancreatic cancer
- Peutz-Jeghers disease
- Familial atypical mole melanoma syndrome (FAMMM)
- Cystic fibrosis of pancreas
- Familial cancer syndromes such as:
References
- ↑ Poruk KE, Firpo MA, Adler DG, Mulvihill SJ (2013). "Screening for pancreatic cancer: why, how, and who?". Ann Surg. 257 (1): 17–26. doi:10.1097/SLA.0b013e31825ffbfb. PMC 4113008. PMID 22895395.
- ↑ Greer JB, Brand RE (2007). "Screening for pancreatic cancer: current evidence and future directions". Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y). 3 (12): 929–38. PMC 3104195. PMID 21960811.
- ↑ Goral V (2015). "Pancreatic Cancer: Pathogenesis and Diagnosis". Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 16 (14): 5619–24. PMID 26320426.