Excessive intrapancreatic fat deposition (IPFD) leading to fatty change of the pancreas (FP) was prevalent in almost 18% of participants in a large population-based cohort, and both IPFD and FP were ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) may lead to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). This is because CF causes the body to produce sticky mucus that can block the pancreatic duct, leading to various symptoms.

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency should be suspected among patients with high-risk clinical conditions, such as ...

People with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) have higher rates of cancer, heart disease, and malnutrition, which can affect life expectancy. Studies show having complications of EPI, such as ...

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 ...

(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 ...

If you’ve been grappling with uncomfortable digestive symptoms for a while, getting an official diagnosis may come as a relief. But putting a name to your condition can also be overwhelming, ...

You know with EPI, your pancreas isn’t making enough digestive enzymes, so foods are passing through your intestines in a more whole or undigested state. If your body isn’t getting the nutrients it ...

If you have exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) – a condition that requires you to watch your diet carefully and take medicine with every meal – you may be leery about going out to eat. But, ...