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World J Clin Cases. May 16, 2024; 12(14): 2463-2465
Published online May 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i14.2463
Early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer: Shedding light on an unresolved challenge
Cristian Lindner
Cristian Lindner, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Concepción, Concepción 4030000, Chile
Author contributions: Lindner C wrote this article.
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Corresponding author: Cristian Lindner, Doctor, MD, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Concepción, No. 1290 Victor Lamas, Concepción 4030000, Chile. Clindner@udec.cl
Received: February 21, 2024
Revised: April 6, 2024
Accepted: April 10, 2024
Published online: May 16, 2024
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Abstract

Diagnosing early-stage pancreatic cancer (PC) remains a clinical challenge. Hence, studying novel imaging aspects that could enhance the diagnostic accuracy of malignant pancreatic precursor lesions is imperative. This article aims to underscore the promising role of emerging imaging aspects that may facilitate the earlier diagnosis of PC, thereby improving its management and prognosis.

Keywords: Pancreatic cancer, Pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasm, High-grade pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasm, Pancreatic ducts, Cancer, Early diagnosis

Core Tip: The description and validation of novel imaging findings that could enhance the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer (PC) at early stages remain a challenge for radiologists. However, recent studies have suggested emerging radiological signs that may facilitate the early diagnosis of PC and its malignant precursor lesions.