Two more effective methods for detecting pancreatic cancer

Among malignant tumors, pancreatic cancer is more difficult to treat. If the cancer is not located in the right place, it may not be possible to treat pancreatic cancer at all. Therefore, pancreatic cancer examination should be carried out as soon as possible to clarify the condition of pancreatic cancer. What are the more effective methods for pancreatic cancer examination ? The following will tell you about the more effective methods for pancreatic cancer examination.

Generally, the more effective methods for detecting pancreatic cancer are:

1. Ultrasound examination:

Abdominal ultrasound is the preferred method for pancreatic cancer screening and diagnosis. It is easy to operate, non-destructive, non-radioactive, can be observed in multiple axes, and can better show the internal structure of the pancreas, the presence or absence of bile duct obstruction and the location of obstruction. The limitation of ultrasound is that it has a small field of view and is easily affected by the gas in the stomach and intestines and the body shape. At the same time, it should be emphasized that ultrasound is greatly affected by the level, experience, concept and equipment of the doctor who is performing the examination, and has a certain degree of subjectivity. If necessary, it should be combined with enhanced CT, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and laboratory tests for comprehensive consideration. This is an effective method for the examination of pancreatic cancer.

2. CT:

CT is currently the best non-invasive imaging method for examining the pancreas. This type of pancreatic cancer examination is mainly used for the diagnosis and staging of pancreatic cancer. Plain scans can roughly show the size and location of the lesion, but cannot accurately diagnose the tumor, nor is it conducive to showing the relationship between the tumor and surrounding structures. Enhanced scans can better show the size, location, shape, internal structure and relationship with surrounding structures of pancreatic tumors. CT can more accurately determine whether there is liver metastasis and enlarged lymph nodes.

The above is an introduction to the more effective methods of pancreatic cancer examination, I hope it will be helpful to everyone. If you are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you must go to the hospital immediately for active treatment to avoid delaying the disease and missing the best time for treatment.