Subcutaneous adipose tissue loss as an early indicator of cancer cachexia in unresectable pancreatic cancer

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Authors

Mariko Ohara · Shiga University of Medical Science

Osamu Inatomi · Shiga University of Medical Science

Hiroto Inoue · Shiga University of Medical Science

Noriaki Yamashita · Shiga University of Medical Science

Shuhei Shintani · Shiga University of Medical Science

Takayuki Imai · Shiga University of Medical Science

Hiroshi Matsumoto

Abstract

Early SAT loss was more strongly associated with poor prognosis than concurrent VAT or SMI changes. Serial assessment of SAT on routine CT may enhance early risk stratification in unresectable pancreatic cancer.

Topics & Keywords

Nutrition and Health in Aging Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Supportive Care in Cancer

Volume 34, Issue 4

DOI: 10.1007/s00520-026-10614-0

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