Normal vs fatty pancreas, an ultrasound comparison

The normal pancreas is relatively hypoechoic to isoechoic on sonography. 

Here a case of a normal pancreas. 

The head and body are seen well. 

Now let's have a look at a case of fatty pancreas. There's also mild fatty liver in case 2:

The pancreas in the 2nd case is brightly echogenic and relatively inhomogenous. 

These are the typical findings of fatty pancreas. 

So what is fatty pancreas?

• Fatty pancreas is a condition where the pancreas has an excessive amount of fat.
• It's usually diagnosed through an ultrasound examination of the abdomen.
• Obesity, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes are some of the risk factors associated with fatty pancreas.
• Fatty infiltration of the pancreas can lead to impaired pancreatic function and even chronic pancreatitis.
• The treatment of fatty pancreas involves managing the underlying risk factors and making lifestyle changes, such as exercise and a healthy diet.
• In severe cases, medications or surgery may be required.

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