Male 53 years old Reason: Metastatic pancreatic cancer on IRB 14-0081; needs biopsy of liver mass, 3-4 cores 17 gauge or larger, Laura Hoffman 7912 to provide kit and to pick up sample. History: Metastatic pancreatic cancer Previously seen ascites has been removed. Previously identified lesion in the inferior aspect of the right lobe of the liver is not visible by ultrasound. Noted is made of decrease SUV in that lesion on most recent PET/CT suggesting response to therapy. On the noncontrast CT portion of that PET/CT, the lesion is visible but ill-defined and small probably not amenable to CT-guided biopsy.
Plan biopsy canceled for reasons described above. Discussed with clinical service at the time.