"I feel most proud of this (screening study), because I feel this could really move the field,” said Dr. Richard Frank.

Individuals with cystic fibrosis or CFTR gene variants have a 3-fold higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer after 50 years of age.

Delayed diagnosis is a serious issue in modern medicine. Explore conditions that are frequently diagnosed too late or ...

Transabdominal ultrasound shows potential as an alternative and cost-effective method for monitoring selected patients with ...

Abstract Objective: To determine the prevalence of incidentally detected pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) in adult patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Materials and Methods: We ...

They sat together and tried to figure out what MRI method could contrast PanINs, distinguishing them from simple, benign, pancreatic cysts.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most feared cancers. So, there is usually concern whenever a person hears that something is growing on their pancreas. Often, the problem is a fluid-filled cyst.

We know that 20% of pancreatic cancers originate from some of these cysts — what we call mucinous cysts. Once we identify a cyst, we schedule an MRI or CT scan every six to 12 months.

Pancreatic cysts are often found incidentally on imaging tests for other indications. Imaging, symptom assessment, and laboratory tests can help distinguish benign cysts from those associated with ...