Article
Risk factors and early signs of pancreatic cancer in diabetes: screening strategy based on diabetes onset age.
Journal of gastroenterology - 1 Feb 2013
Mizuno Suguru, Nakai Yousuke, Isayama Hiroyuki, Yanai Ayako, Takahara Naminatsu, Miyabayashi Koji, Yamamoto Keisuke, Kawakubo Kazumichi, Mohri Dai, Kogure Hirofumi, Sasaki Takashi, Yamamoto Natsuyo, Sasahira Naoki, Hirano Kenji, Tsujino Takeshi, Ijichi Hideaki, Tateishi Keisuke, Akanuma Masao, Tada Minoru, Koike Kazuhiko
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus (DM) has long been recognized as a risk factor for pancreatic cancer (PaC) and recently has attracted attention as a manifestation of PaC. Diabetes is expected to be a clue for the early detection of PaC; however, no effective screening strategy has been established. METHODS: Forty diabetic patients with PaC were identified and compared with 120 diabetic patients without any...
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