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Identifying Pancreatic Cancer – 21 Vital Symptoms and Warning Signs You Need to Know

Diseases and Conditions

Symptom 16: Enlarged Liver or Gallbladder

The Growing Organs

An enlarged liver or gallbladder can be a sign of pancreatic cancer. The tumor may obstruct the bile ducts, causing bile to accumulate in the liver or gallbladder and leading to enlargement. This can also contribute to the development of jaundice, as previously mentioned. (17)

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Detecting Enlarged Organs

An enlarged liver or gallbladder can be detected through physical examination or imaging studies, such as an ultrasound or CT scan. If you experience symptoms of pancreatic cancer and your healthcare provider suspects an enlarged liver or gallbladder, they will likely order further tests to confirm the diagnosis and determine the cause.

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