Disorders of the Pancreas

Juhee C McDougal; Neal D Dharmadhikari; Sofia D Shaikh

doi:10.1016/j.pop.2023.03.005

Disorders of the Pancreas

Prim Care. 2023 Sep;50(3):391-409. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2023.03.005. Epub 2023 May 24.

Authors

Juhee C McDougal¹, Neal D Dharmadhikari², Sofia D Shaikh³

Affiliations

¹ Boston University School of Medicine, 801 Massachusetts Avenue 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
² Boston University School of Medicine, 801 Massachusetts Avenue 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02118, USA; Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Boston Medical Center, One Boston Medical Center Pl, Boston, MA 02118, USA. Electronic address: neal.dharmadhikari@gmail.com.
³ Department of Internal Medicine, Boston Medical Center, One Boston Medical Center Pl, Boston, MA 02118, USA.

PMID: 37516510
DOI: 10.1016/j.pop.2023.03.005

Abstract

The pancreas is a vital intra-abdominal organ with dual exocrine and endocrine function. This article provides an overview of several common pancreatic pathologies including pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, and pancreatic cancer with a focus on clinical presentation as well as initial diagnosis and management.

Keywords: Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency; Pancreas; Pancreatic cancer; Pancreatic cyst; Pancreatitis.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Pancreas / diagnostic imaging
Pancreas / pathology
Pancreatic Neoplasms* / diagnosis
Pancreatic Neoplasms* / therapy
Pancreatitis* / diagnosis
Pancreatitis* / therapy