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ArticleLa Tunisie medicale2025

Comparative Analysis of Long-Standing and Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Mellitus in Patients with Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: A Tunisian Multicenter Study.

Hamza Elfekih, Yasmine Charfeddine, Mohamed Amine Said, Wiem Saafi, Hanen Jaziri, Mohamed Hedi Mraidha, Imen Halloul, Azer Ben Ali, Sarra Yacoub, Salem Brahem and 6 more

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Hamza ElfekihUniversity of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, 4002, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Department of Endocrinology Diabetology, 4000, Sousse, Tunisia.
Yasmine CharfeddineUniversity of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Department of Family and Community Medicine, 4002, Sousse, Tunisia.
Mohamed Amine SaidUniversity of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, 4002, Sahloul University Hospital, Department of Surgery, 4054, Sousse, Tunisia.
Wiem SaafiUniversity of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, 4002, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Department of Endocrinology Diabetology, 4000, Sousse, Tunisia.
Hanen JaziriUniversity of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, 4002, Sahloul University Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology, 4054, Sousse, Tunisia.
Mohamed Hedi MraidhaUniversity of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, 4002, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Department of Surgery, 4000, Sousse, Tunisia.
Imen HalloulUniversity of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, 4002, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Department of Endocrinology Diabetology, 4000, Sousse, Tunisia.
Azer Ben AliUniversity of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, 4002, Sahloul University Hospital, Department of Surgery, 4054, Sousse, Tunisia.
Sarra YacoubUniversity of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, 4002, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Department of Pathology, 4000, Sousse, Tunisia.
Salem BrahemUniversity of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, 4002, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Department of Radiology, 4000, Sousse, Tunisia.
Ayoub GuesmiUniversity of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, 4002, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Department of Radiology, 4000, Sousse, Tunisia.
Mehdi KsiaaUniversity of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, 4002, Sahloul University Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology, 4054, Sousse, Tunisia.
Slim Ben AhmedUniversity of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, 4002, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology, 4000, Sousse, Tunisia.
Jihen SahliUniversity of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Department of Family and Community Medicine, 4002, Sousse, Tunisia.
Ghada SaadUniversity of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, 4002, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Department of Endocrinology Diabetology, 4000, Sousse, Tunisiaa.
Yosra HasniUniversity of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, 4002, Farhat Hached University Hospital, Department of Endocrinology Diabetology, 4000, Sousse, Tunisia.

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Abstract

introductionDiabetes mellitus has emerged as a global public health issue due to its increasing prevalence and the increased risk of developing cancers. Pancreatic cancer is believed to be both a consequence of pre-existing diabetes and a potential cause of new-onset diabetes.

aimThis study aims to compare the characteristics of patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and newly diagnosed or long-standing diabetes mellitus.

methodsA multicentric retrospective study was conducted over 13 years at two university hospitals in Sousse, Tunisia. Included patients had whether a newly diagnosed or a long-standing diabetes mellitus with histologically confirmed pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Statistical analysis using appropriate tests was conducted.

resultsThe prevalence of diabetes mellitus was 44.6% among three hundred and seven patients with pancreatic cancer. The male-to-female ratio in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma was 2.6:1. Patients' mean age was 63.9 years, with the majority being over 50 years old. Most patients had no family history of diabetes and exhibited significant weight loss, low body mass index, and uncontrolled diabetes. The comparison between individuals with newly diagnosed diabetes and those with long-standing diabetes revealed numerous similarities, apart from significant differences in drinking patterns (p = 0.03), tumor size (p = 0.018), and smoking in the subgroup of males (p = 0.044).

conclusionPatients over 50 with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus, particularly those who consume alcohol occasionally and men who are not heavy smokers, should undergo further evaluation to identify potential early-stage pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

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Carcinoma, Pancreatic DuctalDiabetes MellitusPancreatic NeoplasmsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRetrospective StudiesTunisiaAlcoholismDiabetes mellitusPancreatic ductal carcinomaPancreatic NeoplasmsSmoking

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