J Dig Dis, 2012 Aug;13(8):389-92.
PMID: 22788923 DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-2980.2012.00609.x

Abstract

Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to diagnose until a late stage when curative options are no longer available. Owing to its relatively low incidence and the lack of sensitivity of current diagnostic tool, screening of pancreatic cancer in the general population is not recommended. However, in high-risk individuals, especially those with well-described genetic syndromes and a strong family history of pancreatic cancer, screening can be carried out. Detection of a lesion of the diameter 

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