Diabetes due to Insulin Receptor Defects

What is Diabetes due to Insulin Receptor Defects?

Diabetes due to Insulin receptor defects is an anomaly of the insulin receptors (INSR) most likely due to gene mutation leading to insulin resistance, consequently leading to diabetes. What is the Pathology of Diabetes due to Insulin Receptor Defects? The…
Monogenic Forms of Diabetes

What are Monogenic Forms of Diabetes?

Monogenic forms of diabetes are subtypes of diabetes that occur due to mutation of the genes involved making the loos function. Monogenic forms of diabetes include: Maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY)Diabetes due to insulin receptor defects
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

What is Diabetes Mellitus Type 2?

Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a metabolic disorder caused by both lack of the beta cells to allow the action of insulin to the cells and reduced secretion of insulin. What is the Pathology of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2? The…
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1

What is Diabetes Mellitus Type 1?

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 is a metabolic disorder that is characterized by a complete deficit of insulin triggered by pancreatic β-cell destruction. What is the Pathology of Diabetes Mellitus Type 1? The pathology of diabetes mellitus type 1 is:   -Etiology:…
Diabetes

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic ailment occurring either when the body does not effectively utilize the insulin produced or when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. Examples of diabetes include: Diabetes mellitus type 1Diabetes mellitus type 2Monogenic forms of diabetesPregnancy…
Exocrine Pancreas Pathology

What is Endocrine Pancreas Pathology?

Endocrine pancreas pathology is the disorder affecting the normal function of the islet cells. Endocrine pancreas pathology includes diabetes and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. 
Solid-Pseudopapillary Neoplasm

What is Solid-Pseudopapillary Neoplasm?

Solid-pseudopapillary neoplasms are rare tumors of the pancreas with malignant potential characterized by large, well-circumscribed masses having solid and cystic zones. What is the Pathology of Solid-Pseudopapillary Neoplasm? The pathology of solid-pseudopapillary neoplasm is: -Etiology: The cause of solid-pseudopapillary neoplasm…
Serous Cystic Neoplasms

What are Serous Cystic Neoplasms?

Serous cystic neoplasms are benign cystic tumors having glycogen-rich, low-cuboidal cells surrounding trivial cysts comprising a clear, thin, straw-colored fluid, accounting for about 25% of pancreas cystic neoplasms. What is the Pathology of Serous Cystic Neoplasms? The pathology of serous…
Mucinous Cystic Neoplasms

What are Mucinous Cystic Neoplasms?

Mucinous cystic neoplasms are a type of cystic neoplasms that usually arise in the body or tail of the pancreas and present as painless, slow-growing masses. What is the Pathology of Mucinous Cystic Neoplasms? The pathology of mucinous cystic neoplasms…