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Elevated CEA can it be Cysts in Pancreas?

LBeltran44
LBeltran44 CSN Member Posts: 1 Member

in August 2025 my gastroenterologist discovered cysts in my pancreas. I have had elevated Liver Enzymes for over 4 years with no explanations. Then over 2 years ago I had to start taking Creon because my bloodwork showed the pancreas was not doing its job. Okay, finding the cysts sounds like the problem. The Pancreas Specialist I was sent to did an endoscopic ultrasound but no biopsies. Well, 1 month later my primary care doctor did bloodwork and my CEA Level was 9.5; yes I got nervous but hoped it was a false positive. I am a non-smoker so it should be <2.5. Two months later I took another CEA test and now it’s 11.7; I am freaking out because my doctors don’t know why my CEA Level is high and getting higher. I think the problem is the cysts in the head of my pancreas. Those cysts have my bile duct enlarged and partially blocked. My Liver enzymes have never been within normal limits for over 4 years. Any advice? The Pancreas Specialist is ignoring me and my blood work.