How to check for pancreatic disease
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The methods of examining pancreatic diseases include laboratory examination, imaging examination, pathological examination, etc.
1. Laboratory examination
includes serum amylase, serum lipase, C-reactive protein, blood routine, blood biochemistry, etc., which can be used to examine pancreatitis. If serum amylase is significantly elevated, it indicates pancreatitis. If pancreatic cancer is suspected, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, tumor markers, etc. can be combined for diagnosis.
2. Imaging examination such
as X-ray examination can help diagnose chronic pancreatitis; endoscopic ultrasound examination can provide more accurate information for the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis; abdominal CT can generally confirm the diagnosis. In addition, if laboratory tests suspect pancreatic cancer, enhanced CT can be examined for localization and qualitative diagnosis;PET-CT can be used to evaluate pancreatic cancer metastasis and systemic tumor burden.
3. Pathological examination If
pancreatic cancer is highly suspected, further pathological examination can be done. Endoscopy, CT-guided puncture, ascites cytological examination, etc. are the gold standards for the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
