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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Carcinoma of head of pancreas
  1. Pancreatic cancer, CT scan (image) 
    ... of the upper abdomen showing a tumor (pancreas carcinoma) in the head of the pancreas, seen here in the middle of the picture.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1192.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Surgery for pancreatic cancer 
    ... This is the most common surgery for pancreatic cancer. A cut is made in your belly and the head of the pancreas is removed. The gallbladder, bile duct, and part ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007649.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Health risks of alcohol use 
    ... Swelling and damage to the pancreas (pancreatitis). Your pancreas ... head and neck, breasts, and other areas. Excessive drinking ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000494.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) 
    ... Risk factors for DIC include: Blood transfusion reaction Cancer, ... burns and head injury) Large hemangioma (a blood vessel that is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000573.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife 
    ... can be treated include: Breast Kidney Liver Lung Pancreas Prostate A type of skin cancer (melanoma) that involves the eye Other medical problems ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007274.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Thoracentesis 
    ... of blood in the pleural space ( hemothorax ) Lung cancer Swelling and inflammation of the pancreas ( pancreatitis ) Pneumonia Blockage of an artery in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003420.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Abdominal CT scan 
    ... Pheochromocytoma Renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) Spread of ... cholecystitis Alcoholic liver disease Cholelithiasis Pancreatic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003789.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) I 
    ... through families. Endocrine glands most commonly involved include: Pancreas Parathyroid Pituitary ... scan of the abdomen CT scan of the head Fasting blood sugar Genetic testing Insulin test MRI ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000398.htm - Medical Encyclopedia