pancreatic head mass

[kumar_27]

my mother 62 yrs had abdominal pain 2.5 months back. mrcp was done showing pancreatic head mass measuring 18mm*12mm. today mrcp repeated showing the size to be d same exactly.  amylase 43, ca 19.9 negative, sugar with mild medication 71(f) n 91(random). lft normal.
pls let me know what kind of mass it could be, benign or malignant? what further examinations and treatment? how is ercp helpful?
thanx in advance

[kumar_27]

thanx alot

[patient915]

Welcome to the gastroenterology community!  No change in size makes it a little less likely that it is cancer, but it definitely still could be cancer.  An ercp might be helpful but you really need to discuss this with the doctor.

[kumar_27]

thanx.
does no change in size in 2 n half months give any idea bout its nature?
dr suggests fnac, which is nearly imposs in given situation n at d same time its results r often inconclusive. how much is ercp helpful?
pls respond

[patient915]

Welcome to the gastroenteroogy community!  It could be benign or malignant and I would recommend that she follow up with her gastroenterologist about this.