Journal of Integrative Oncology

Rare Case of Pancreatic Cancer Presenting with Leg Cramps

Abstract

Manoj Singla and Medhansh Singla

Leg cramps are a very common complaint in primary care office. More than 50% of the patients are found to have diabetes who presented with leg cramps and up to 80% of pancreatic cancer patients present with either new-onset type 2 diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance at the time of diagnosis. Leg cramps should be worked up to look for new-onset diabetes that could essentially lead to and unmask underlying pancreatic cancer. The data linking high glucose levels with an elevated risk of pancreatic cancer have led some to suggest that the new onset of diabetes in a thin older adult should prompt consideration of screening for early diagnosis of a potentially resectable pancreatic cancer. But so far no clear-cut guidelines over there that suggest which parameters should be taken to consideration for CT screening for pancreatic cancer in a newly diagnosed diabetic patient.