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Is hyperglycemia a prognostic factor in pancreatic cancer?

April 26, 2017cancer Factor hyperglycemia pancreatic prognostic

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Is hyperglycemia a prognostic factor in pancreatic cancer?

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Sub-category: Pancreatic Cancer Category: Gastrointestinal (Noncolorectal) Cancer Meeting: 2006 ASCO Annual Meeting Abstract No: 14078 Citation: Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2006 ASCO Annual Meeting Proceedings Part I. Vol 24, No. 18S (June 20 Supplement), 2006: 14078 Author(s): S. F. Mekan, M. M. Safa, R. S. Komrokji, Z. A. Nahleh, A. R. Jazieh Abstract: Background: Pancreatic hyperglycemia is one of the manifestations of pancreatic cancer.The purpose of this study is to explore the prevalence and significance of hyperglycemia at the time of diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Methods: We reviewed retrospectively cases presenting to our institution with diagnosis of pancreatic carcinoma between 1999-2003. Hyperglycemia was defined as a blood sugar of greater than 140mg/dL. Results: There were 155 cases diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Out of these, 67 (43.2%) were males and 71(45.8%) were females. The mean age was 63 years. Staging was reported in 134 patients: 19 patients (14%) were st