The patient with suspected pancreatic cancer is having many diagnostic studies done. Which one can be used to establish the diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma and for monitoring the response to treatment?

The patient with suspected pancreatic cancer is having many diagnostic studies done. Which one can be used to establish the diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma and for monitoring the response to treatment?



A. Spiral CT scan
B. A PET/CT scan
C. Abdominal ultrasound
D. Cancer-associated antigen 19-9


Answer: D. Cancer-associated antigen 19-9


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