What is Exocrine Pancreas Pathology?

Exocrine Pancreas Pathology
Pathology slides. Pathology slides show pseudo cyst (A), cyst (B) and pancreatic tissue endocrine and exocrine pancreas (C). Ectopic pancreatic pseudocyst and cyst presenting as a cervical and mediastinal mass: case report and review of the literature. Rokach A, Izbicki G, Deeb M, Bogot N, Arish N, Hadas-Halperen I, Azulai H, Bohadana A, Golomb E - Diagnostic pathology (2013). Not Altered. CC.

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 pancreas
  • Pancreatitis
  • Non-neoplastic pancreatic cysts
  • Neoplasms