A Diagnostic Dilemma of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: The Duct Cut-off Sign

Review Data

Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal's area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for

researchers?

A: Good

Abstract & Keywords

Q: Are all required components included in the abstract? Are the keywords appropriately chosen?

A: Good

Goal

Q: Is the goal explicitly stated in the Introduction? Is its formulation clear and unambiguous?

A: Good

Structure

Q: Is the paper's structure coherent? Is it in coherence with the goal of the paper?

A: Good

Tools and Methods

Q: Are the methods the author uses adequate and well used?

A: Good

Discussion & Conclusion

Q: Is it related to the results presented before? Do you consider them as coherent?

A: Good

Comments: The Discussion puts forth the diagnostic dilemma between the changes and inflammation in the case of pancreatitis on imaging and the changes observed in the early stages of the pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The authors had focussed on the importance of the relevant imaging techniques which would aid in the early detection of the pancreatic lesions. The Conclusion emphasizes the significance of the history, physical exam, workup, and eventual diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma for the proper diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

Literature

Q: Does the author utilize relevant literature?

A: Good

Author's knowledge

Q: What is the level of the author’s knowledge? Does the author utilize all recent contributions relevant to the topic?

A: Good

Length

Q: Is the length of the paper adequate to the significance of the topic? Do you suggest shortening the paper without losing its value?

A: Good

Figures & Tables

Q: Does the author use them suitably? Are legend and notations clear?

A: Not applicable.

Writing style

Q: Is it clear and understandable?

A: Good

Comments: There are few errors found in the manuscript with are as follows:

·       In Abstract, 2^nd sentence, “Early detection seems to be the key in improving its prognosis” must be “Early detection seems to be the key to improving its prognosis”.

·       Under Background, 11^th sentence, “Laboratory values that can be abnormal…, along with hemoglobin and hematocrit, …” should be “Laboratory values that can be abnormal…, hemoglobin and hematocrit…”.

Further comments on the paper

Comments: The case report presents a case of a 62-year-old male with non-radiating epigastric pain for the day followed by vomiting. Later with various imaging techniques, the patient was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The manuscript mainly highlights the imaging methods and characteristics that are essential for the diagnosis of the pancreatic adenocarcinoma for the management of the disease that would result in a better outcome.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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