Question 73 · LEK · Pancreatic cancer
Indicate the false statement concerning the epidemiology of pancreatic cancer:
- A. etiological factors include high-lipid, high-protein diet and smoking. 25 z 117 29.06.2026, 14:15 Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych https://test.cem.edu.pl/pytcem/wyswietl_baza_pdf.php
- B. tumour most commonly develops in the pancreatic body.
- C. about 10-30% of the patients can by treated with the resection (pancreaticoduodenectomy).
- D. 5-year survival rate is low (<10%).
- E. duodenal ileus caused by the tumor is observed in about 10% of the patients.
Hint
Verify each statement in turn: risk factors, anatomical location, resectability, survival and frequency of duodenal obstruction.
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