Imaging in Carcinoma Pancreas: A Review of Literature
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2018, Vol 12, Issue 9
Abstract
ABSTRACT Carcinoma of pancreas is a highly aggressive tumour which has shown rising trends in developing countries like India due to the rapid rate of urbanization. The tumour is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Imaging has played a very crucial role in the diagnosis and management of this condition over the years. This review article shows the evolution of imaging with respect to imaging and diagnosis of carcinoma pancreas.
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Soumil Singhal, Nirmal Kumar Prabhu, Srikanth Moorthy
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