Inflammation, Tumoral Markers and Interleukin-17, -10, and -6 Profiles in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma and Chronic Pancreatitis.

We detected high levels of interleukin-6, -10, and -17 in chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. Serum interleukin-17 levels can discriminate between pancreatic cancer and chronic pancreatitis. The prognostic role of interleukins needs to be established.