Because of the delayed presentation of definitive signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer and the anatomic location of the pancreas, pancreatic tumors are rarely detected early. Typically in an advanced stage by the time of presentation, pancreatic cancer is associated with an extremely poor survival rate. It is important for clinicians to maintain an awareness of pancreatic cancer, including patient risk factors, diagnosis through appropriate imaging studies and laboratory testing, clinical presentation, and optimal treatment and management.
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