Application of 18F-FDG PET/CT combined with carbohydrate antigen 19-9 for differentiating pancreatic carcinoma from chronic mass-forming pancreatitis in Chinese elderly.

Discussion PC has an increasing trend of prevalence and accounts for 1%–2% of malignant tumor. 1 It is difficult to be diagnosed and cured, and spreads and relapses easily; it is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death. 2 CMFP, also known as inflammatory pancreatic mass, accounts for 10%–30% of chronic pancreatitis. 3 PC and C

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