Pancreas
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Pancreas conditions
Acute PancreatitisAcute pancreatitis is sudden inflammation of the pancreas causing abdominal pain, elevated serum amylase and lipase, often triggered by gallstones or alcohol use.Annular PancreasAnnular pancreas is a congenital anomaly where pancreatic tissue encircles the duodenum, causing obstruction and symptoms like vomiting and feeding intolerance.Chronic PancreatitisChronic pancreatitis is a progressive inflammatory disease causing irreversible pancreatic damage and malabsorption, often linked to alcohol use or genetic factors.Pancreas DivisumPancreas Divisum is a congenital anomaly where the pancreatic ducts fail to fuse, potentially causing recurrent pancreatitis due to impaired drainage.Pancreatic AdenocarcinomaPancreatic adenocarcinoma is a malignant tumor arising from pancreatic ductal epithelium, often presenting with jaundice, weight loss, and abdominal pain.Pancreatic InsufficiencyPancreatic insufficiency is a condition where the pancreas fails to produce enough digestive enzymes, leading to malabsorption, steatorrhea, and nutrient deficiencies.