PANCREATIC DISEASES
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Carcinoma Pancreas
Pancreatic cancer, is an uncontrolled growth of the pancreatic cells which starts in the exocrine portion.
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Periampullary carcinoma
The term periampullary cancer includes cancer occurring around the ampulla of Vater.
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Tumours and Cysts of Pancreas
Various solid and cystic lesion can occur in pancreas, can be both benign and cancerous.
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Neuroendocrine neoplasm
These tumours arise from the enterochromaffin cells in the intestine. These cells have traits of both nerve cells and hormone-making endocrine cells.
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Acute pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis is inflammation of pancreas over a short period of time and is a serious health condition.
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Chronic pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis is persistent and recurrent inflammation of the pancreas leading to permanent damage.
SURGICAL PROCEDURES
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Whipple procedure or Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Whipple procedure is done to remove tumours in the head of the pancreas.
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Distal pancreatectomy
It is a surgical procedure to resect tumours and cysts in the body and tail of pancreas.
