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pancreatic diseases  

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  • There are a number of pancreatic disorders that may be detected by using ultra sound scanning machines to examine the abdomen. Tests to measure the levels of pancreatic enzymes in the blood or in the duodenum give results that can be used for accurate diagnosis of a pancreatic disorder. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Pancreatic Diseases]

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