Pancreas disorders

endocrine gland cancer located in the pancreas

autosomal recessive disease characterized by the buildup of mucus

Pancreatitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a large organ behind the stomach that produces digestive enzymes and a number of hormones. There are two main types, acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis. Signs and symptoms of pancreatitis include pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, and vomiting. The pain often goes into the back and is usually severe. In acute pancreatitis, a fever may occur; symptoms typically resolve in a few days. In chronic pancreatitis, weight loss, fatty stool, and diarrhea may occur. Complications may include infection, bl

Human disease

human disease

syndrome characterized by exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, bone marrow failure and skeletal abnormalities

medical condition

form of necrosis characterized by the action upon fat by digestive enzymes

systemic fibroinflammatory disease, associated with elevated serum IgG4 levels in about 70% of cases

medical condition

congenital disorder of digestive system

type of chronic pancreatitis

Human disease

medical condition

congenital disorder of digestive system

thumb|350px|Relative incidences of various pancreatic neoplasms, with pancreatoblastoma annotated at center right. Pancreatoblastoma is a rare type of pancreatic cancer. It occurs mainly in childhood and has a relatively good prognosis.

medical condition

human disease