Chronic Pancreatitis

What is Chronic Pancreatitis?

Chronic pancreatitis is a condition pancreas characterized by inflammation with irreversible destruction of exocrine parenchyma, and in the late stages, the destruction of endocrine parenchyma. What is the Pathology of Chronic Pancreatitis? The pathology of chronic pancreatitis is: -Etiology: The…
Acute Pancreatitis

What is Acute Pancreatitis?

Acute pancreatitis is a group of reversible lesions characterized by inflammation of the pancreas with severity ranging from edema, fat necrosis to parenchymal necrosis with severe hemorrhage. What is the Pathology of Acute Pancreatitis? The pathology of acute pancreatitis is:…
Pancreatitis

What is Pancreatitis?

Pancreatitis is a group of ailments categorized by inflammation of the pancreas Examples of pancreatitis include: Acute pancreatitisChronic pancreatitis
Pancreas Divisum

What is Pancreas Divisum?

Pancreas divisum is a fusional anomaly of the ductal systems of the dorsal and ventral buds of the embryonic pancreas during the seventh week of intrauterine life. What is the Pathology of Pancreas Divisum? The pathology of pancreas divisum is:…
Ectopic Pancreas

What is Ectopic Pancreas?

Ectopic pancreas is a condition in which pancreatic tissues are found in places other than the normal anatomical position. What is the Pathology of Ectopic Pancreas? The pathology of ectopic pancreas is: -Etiology: The cause of ectopic pancreas is abnormal…
Annular Pancreas

What is an Annular Pancreas?

Annular pancreas is an uncommon congenital anomaly characterized by encasement of the duodenum by a band of pancreatic tissue. What is the Pathology an Annular Pancreas? The pathology of annular pancreas is: -Etiology: The cause of annular pancreas is well…
Agenesis of the Pancreas

What is Agenesis of the Pancreas?

Agenesis of the pancreas is a very rare condition in which the is a total absence of the pancreas. What is the Pathology of Agenesis of the Pancreas? The pathology of agenesis of the pancreas is due to an absence…
Congenital Anomalies of the Pancreas

What are Congenital Anomalies of the Pancreas?

Congenital anomalies of the pancreas are the abnormal functions and structure of the pancreas that develop during the complex process by which the dorsal and ventral pancreatic primordia fuse during pancreatic development. Examples of congenital anomalies of the pancreas include:…
Exocrine Pancreas Pathology

What is Exocrine Pancreas Pathology?

Exocrine pancreas pathology is an abnormal change in function and structure to the pancreas that results from pancreatic inflammations, neoplasm, and duct obstruction. Exocrine pancreas pathology includes:  Congenital anomalies of the pancreasPancreatitisNon-neoplastic pancreatic cystsNeoplasms
PANCREAS PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS PANCREAS PATHOLOGY?

Pancreas pathology is the study of significant disorders of the pancreas that affect its endocrine, exocrine functions and alter its anatomy. Pancreas pathology may be endocrine or exocrine related.