Which of the following is/ are the imaging criteria for unresectable carcinoma of pancreas?
Correct Answer: All the above
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., All the above Imaging criteria of unresectable pancreatic carcinoma* Vascular invasion is a relative criterion for the lack of resectability, depending on the extent of vascular involvement. A circumferential vessel involvement over 50% makes tumor unresectable, However, in between 25% of vascular invasion makes its resectability questionable.* Metastatic spred outside the pancreas makes tumor irresectable.* Tumor invasion into adjacent organs signifies unresectability.* Ascites is seen in advanced stages and implies peritoneal carcinomatosis or invasion of the lesser sac. Irregular increase in density of the omental fat is highly suggestive of peritoneal carcinomatosis.
Category:
Surgery
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now