Common Diseases Of Pancreas

Diseases of the pancreas – There are a variety of Diseases of the pancreas including Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Pseudo cyst, pancreatic fistula, Cancer of pancreas, Cystic tumors, Neuroendocrine tumors.

Many pancreas diseases require clinical care by a physician or other pancreas care professional. Below are some pancreases diseases brief overview.

Acute Pancreatitis:

Acute pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. It is painful, develops quickly, and it can, in some cases, be fatal. click here to learn more about acute pancreatitis.

Chronic Pancreatitis:

Chronic pancreatitis is an inflammation of your pancreas that doesn’t improve over time. Chronic pancreatitis eventually impairs a patient’s ability to digest food and make pancreatic hormones. click here to learn more about chronic pancreatitis.

Pseudo cyst:

Pseudocyst of the pancreas is a localized fluid collection that is rich in amylase and other pancreatic enzymes and is surrounded by a wall of fibrous tissue that is not lined by epithelium. Pancreatic pseudocysts most often develop after an episode of severe pancreatitis. Pancreatitis happens when your pancreas get inflamed. There are many causes of this problem.

Pancreatic Fistula:

A pancreatic fistula is an abnormal communication between the pancreas and other organs due to leakage of pancreatic secretions from damaged pancreatic ducts.

Cancer of pancreas:

Pancreatic cancer typically spreads rapidly to nearby organs. It is seldom detected in its early stages. But for people with pancreatic cysts or a family history of pancreatic cancer, some screening steps might help detect a problem early. One sign of pancreatic cancer is diabetes, especially when it occurs with weight loss, jaundice or pain in the upper abdomen that spreads to the back.

Cystic Tumors:

Cystic tumours of the pancreas occur with less frequency than solid lesions, and are often detected incidentally, as many of these lesions are small and asymptomatic. They may, however, be associated with pancreatitis or have malignant potential.

Neuroendocrine Tumor:

A tumor that forms from cells that release hormones into the blood in response to a signal from the nervous system. Neuroendocrine tumors may make higher-than-normal amounts of hormones, which can cause many different symptoms.

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