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Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC)

Pancreatic Cancer

Overview

PDAC is the most common and aggressive pancreatic cancer, arising from ductal cells.

Symptoms

  • Jaundice
  • Abdominal pain
  • Weight loss
  • New-onset diabetes
  • Back pain

Stages

Stage IStage IIStage IIIStage IV

Diagnosis

  • CT pancreas protocol
  • CA 19-9
  • EUS-FNA
  • Biopsy

Treatments

  • Whipple surgery
  • FOLFIRINOX
  • Gemcitabine
  • Radiation
  • Palliative stenting

Risk Factors

⚠️Smoking
⚠️Chronic pancreatitis
⚠️Family history
⚠️Diabetes

Key Facts

  • ℹ️>90% of pancreatic cancers
  • ℹ️5-yr survival: 30% (resectable), <5% (metastatic)

ICD-10: C25.0 | Prevalence: çok yaygın

Last updated: 11/9/2025

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