Clinical Research
Copyright ©2006 Baishideng Publishing Group Co.
World J Gastroenterol. Apr 14, 2006; 12(14): 2229-2234
Published online Apr 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i14.2229
Table 6 Risk scoring model for pancreatic cancer
Risk factorCriteriaPoints
GenderMale2
Age (yr)> 607
Alcohol drinking> 20 drink-yr4
Smoking> 17 pack-yr5
Diabetic mellitus history17
High meat consumption7
Family history of pancreatic cancer15
Chronic pancreatitis12
Cholelithiasis history8
Cholecystitis history1
Anorexia25
Epigastric pain25
Weight loss37
Jaundice30