Pancreatic Diseases

Pancreatic Diseases Treated

• Acute Pancreatitis Common causes: gallstones, alcohol Symptoms: severe upper abdominal pain, vomiting
• Chronic Pancreatitis Causes: alcohol, genetic factors, idiopathic Symptoms: chronic pain, weight loss, diabetes
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Pancreatic Cysts & Pseudocysts Fluid-filled collections May occur after pancreatitis Some cysts require monitoring or intervention
• Pancreatic Necrosis
• Pancreatic Duct Stones / Strictures Causes pain and obstruction
• Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) Leads to malabsorption, diarrhea, weight loss
• Autoimmune Pancreatitis
• Hereditary Pancreatic Disorders Genetic causes leading to recurrent pancreatitis

Pancreatic Diagnostic Procedures

• Blood Tests Serum amylase, lipase Liver function tests (if biliary cause suspected)
• Ultrasound Abdomen Initial screening Detects gallstones, pancreatic swelling
• CT Scan Abdomen Key test for pancreatitis severity, necrosis, tumors
• MRI / MRCP (Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography) Detailed imaging of pancreatic and bile ducts
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) High-resolution imaging of pancreas Detects small tumors, cysts Allows guided biopsy (FNAC)
• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) Diagnostic + therapeutic for pancreatic duct disorders

Therapeutic Procedures

Endoscopic & Advanced Procedures

• ERCP-Based Interventions Removal of pancreatic duct stones Stenting of pancreatic duct strictures Treatment of biliary causes of pancreatitis
• EUS-Guided Procedures Fine needle aspiration (FNA/FNAC) for diagnosis Drainage of pancreatic cysts/pseudocysts Drainage of walled-off necrosis
• Endoscopic Necrosectomy Removal of dead pancreatic tissue in severe pancreatitis
• Pancreatic Duct Stenting Relieves obstruction and pain

Medical Management

• Pain control
• IV fluids and nutritional support (acute pancreatitis)
• Pancreatic enzyme supplements (EPI)
• Diabetes management (if pancreas affected)
• Alcohol cessation and lifestyle modification

Emergency Pancreatic Conditions Managed

• Severe acute pancreatitis
• Infected pancreatic necrosis
• Pancreatic pseudocyst complications
• Obstructive jaundice due to pancreatic disease