What is necessary to confirm a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer?
a. CT scan c. abdominal ultrasound
b. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) d. pancreatic biopsy
D
CT scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), abdominal ultrasound, UGI series, ERCP may be ordered to diagnose pancreatic disease, identify size and location of tumors. Pancreatic biopsy is necessary for diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. A tissue sample is obtained by needle aspiration during abdominal ultrasound.
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