Question 1

what could cause atrophy of pancreas and arthersclerotic aorta. cholesteral normal.?

Accepted Answer

2 causes: Atrophy of the pancreas is usually caused by autoimmune destruction which may inherited or, if acquired, by repeated injury either from alcohol or recurrent pancreatitis from gall stones. Atherosclerosis is a disease of aging but diabetes (which results from an atrophied pancreas) is a major risk factor as is smoking and high blood pressure.  It also can be inherited.

Question 2

what causes atrophy of the pancreas?

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Pancreas: Atrophy in this sense suggests previous injury and scarring. Previous pancreatitis?

Question 3

does atrophy of the pancreas necessarily cause loss  of  function?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Atrophy of Pancreas will cause loss of exocrine and endocrine loss of function from fibrotic and parenchymal damage

Question 4

is mild atrophy of the pancreas something to worry about?  how does it differ from pancreatitis?

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Questionable: I'd like to know how this diagnosis was made and symptoms? Atrophy occurs with chronic pancreatitis. 
Cystic fibrosis would be another cause.

Question 5

ct scan report says that there is complete atrophy of tail of pancreas near splenic hilum. should i be worried? i am having pain. my dr is not serious

Accepted Answer

Get another opinion: This is not something you should ignore.  Consult a GI specialist.

Question 6

my spleen is enlarged measuring 14.8 cm , my pancreas is mildly atrophic should i be concerned how does it get corrected.

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You haven't: provided enough clinical information, but I would definitely discuss your problem with your physician.

Question 7

can an atrophic pancreas be reversed and if so how?what is an atrophic pancreas?  is it serious? i've had acute pancreatitis a quite a few times.

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately no: I would eliminate from your life whatever originally caused your pancreatitis and limit other things that could make it worse.  Certain medicines, high fat diets and alcohol are things you can do something about. Genetic causes of pancreatitis are beyond your control but limiting the above will help prevent attacks.

Question 8

i have never been a drinker, but the pancreas shows atrophy, and the liver slight enlargement.  how come?

Accepted Answer

Blood tests : You are worried about size here... Have not heard anything else and no symptoms reported. 

What matters is your blood  work. Check with your pcp.

Question 9

necrotiz pancreat led to chronic pancreas 5 yrs. eus shows markedly atrophic pancreas. taking pancreaze 10500 units x 12/day w/food. extreme fatigue!

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor!: You have a complicated health history and should be following closely with a GI physician.  Talk to them!  Your symptoms can't be properly evaluated in an anonymous question format and you owe it to yourself to be completely open with your physicians about how you are feeling and your concerns.  They can't evaluate an issue that you don't share with them.

Question 10

i had a whipple in 2009, for villous adenoma of the duodenum.  should i worry about my pancreas?  it is now atrophic. only head was removed.

Accepted Answer

Be thankful: You may need supplemental enzymes someday. No big deal. Glad you got the villous adenoma out. They can turn vicious.

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What could cause atrophy of pancreas and arthersclerotic aorta. cholesteral normal.?

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What causes atrophy of the pancreas?

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Does atrophy of the pancreas necessarily cause loss of function?

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Is mild atrophy of the pancreas something to worry about? how does it differ from pancreatitis?

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Ct scan report says that there is complete atrophy of tail of pancreas near splenic hilum. should i be worried? i am having pain. my dr is not serious

A member asked:

My spleen is enlarged measuring 14.8 cm , my pancreas is mildly atrophic should i be concerned how does it get corrected.

A member asked:

Can an atrophic pancreas be reversed and if so how?what is an atrophic pancreas? is it serious? i've had acute pancreatitis a quite a few times.

A member asked:

I have never been a drinker, but the pancreas shows atrophy, and the liver slight enlargement. how come?

A member asked:

Necrotiz pancreat led to chronic pancreas 5 yrs. eus shows markedly atrophic pancreas. taking pancreaze 10500 units x 12/day w/food. extreme fatigue!

A member asked:

I had a whipple in 2009, for villous adenoma of the duodenum. should i worry about my pancreas? it is now atrophic. only head was removed.

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