The doctrine of sovereign immunity applies to state governments within their own states, but it was not initially clear whether states had immunity as to suits involving other states or citizens of other states. In the 1793 case of Chisholm v.
If imaging studies detect a mass in the pancreas, a pancreatic cancer diagnosis is likely, but not definite. Only a biopsy -- taking actual tissue from the mass -- can diagnose pancreatic cancer. Percutaneous needle biopsy: Under imaging guidance, a radiologist inserts a needle into the mass, capturing some tissue.
How are pancreatic cysts diagnosed? Most often pancreatic cysts are found when a scan is done for another reason such as to evaluate for kidney stones. However, patients with symptoms such as abdominal pain, weight loss, or nausea and vomiting will undergo tests to determine the cause of these symptoms.