Temporal progression of pancreatic cancer computed tomography findings until diagnosis: A large-scale multicenter study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Focal parenchymal atrophy and main pancreatic duct (MPD) dilatation have been identified as early signs of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. However, limited evidence exists regarding their temporal progression due to previous study limitations with restricted case numbers.

Objective

To ascertain a more precise frequency assessment of suspicious pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma findings as well as delineate the temporal progression of them.

Methods

A multicenter retrospective study was conducted on patients diagnosed with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma between 2015 and 2021. We included patients who had undergone at least one computed tomography (CT) scan ≥6 months before diagnosing pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. The temporal progression of suspicious

SUBMITTER: Gonda M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11250140 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature