Mixed endocrine-exocrine tumors of the gut constitute a heterogeneous group of rare neoplasms, which includes different histopathologic and prognostic classes. Microscopically, they consist of an ...

(A) Representative H&E staining image of a mouse pancreas. The black arrow denotes the acinar cells and the white arrow denotes the islet. (B) Representative image of electron microscopy analysis of ...

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that causes body fluids to be thick and sticky instead of thin and runny. This severely impacts the lungs and digestive system. People with cystic fibrosis ...

Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is an irreversible, inflammatory disease leading to fibrosis and both exocrine and endocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Pain is the most debilitating symptom of CP, and its ...

Pancreatic insufficiency can occur if there is damage to your pancreas, due to surgery or other health conditions. Your pancreas plays an important role in your digestive system. Its job is making and ...

Exocrine glands are glands that secrete their products into ducts. They are the counterparts to endocrine glands, which secrete their products directly into the bloodstream. Typical exocrine glands ...

What is Type 3c (Pancreatogenic) Diabetes? Pancreatogenic or type 3c diabetes mellitus is a form of secondary diabetes wherein the primary disease is in the exocrine portion of the pancreas and ...

In a person with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), the pancreas doesn’t make enough of the enzymes needed for proper digestion. Before you start EPI treatment, discuss your options with a ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) causes clay-colored, greasy stools that smell foul. A stool test to check for low levels of the elastase enzyme can help diagnose the condition. The pancreas ...

Common symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, and weight loss. Stools might be loose, greasy, and foul-smelling, and you might notice that you’re passing more gas or losing weight ...