Pancreatic Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
pancreatic cancer, integrated PET-CT
Brief summary
In suspecting pancreatic cancer, dynamic phase pancreatic CT is the most effective tool in diagnosis and staging. In addition, magnetic resolution image, endoscopic ultrasonography, endoscopic retrograde pancreatography, angiography can be performed. After introduction of functional image, PET has been suggested in the role of diagnosis and staging of pancreatic cancer. Furthermore, recently fused images of PET and CT were available. In this study, the researchers evaluate the role of integrated PET-CT in patients with pancreatic cancer and analysis the cost-effectiveness of the integrated PET-CT.
Detailed description
Compared to dynamic phase pancreatic CT, integrated PET-CT will be evaluated for sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of diagnosing and staging pancreatic cancer while the gold standard for pancratic cancer is operative specimen. If the operation can't be performed, EUS-FNA of the pancreatic mass or lymph node and additional imaging modality will be preferred to laparotomy.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Asan Medical Center
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Pancreatic mass suspicious of pancreatic cancer * No comorbidity, expected life expectancy less than 6 months * Consent this study in letter
Exclusion criteria
* Refuse diagnostic and staging work-up
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Staging of pancreatic cancer | 6 months after study start |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Diagnosis of pancreatic cancer | 6 months after study start |
Countries
South Korea
Outcome results
None listed