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Cut it in consecutive short axis slices.<ref group="notes">The '''pancreas''' may also be cut in the longitudinal plane.</ref> Note the appearance of the parenchyma {{Moderate-begin}}and the size of the duct{{Moderate-end}}. | Cut it in consecutive short axis slices.<ref group="notes">The '''pancreas''' may also be cut in the longitudinal plane.</ref> Note the appearance of the parenchyma {{Moderate-begin}}and the size of the duct{{Moderate-end}}. | ||
==Microscopic examination== | |||
Look for tumors. {{Further|Evaluation of tumors}} | |||
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File:Histopathology of moderate to severe pancreatic lipomatosis.jpg|Pancreatic '''lipomatosis''' is a common finding. This case shows moderate to severe lipomatosis, with mainly interlobular but also scattered intralobular fatty infiltration. | |||
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Revision as of 08:02, 17 May 2021
Author:
Mikael Häggström [note 1]
Comprehensiveness
On this resource, the following formatting is used for comprehensiveness:
- Minimal depth
- (Moderate depth)
- ((Comprehensive))
| Patient age | Men | Women |
| <20 years | 115g | 80g |
| 21-30 years | 115g | 125g |
| 31-40 years | 155g | 140g |
| 41-50 years | 155g | 110g |
| 51-60 years | 175g | 125g |
| >60 years | 160g | 110g |
| Overall | 160g | 120g |
In autopsy
Inspect the pancreas regarding color and consistency. ((Separate it and measure its dimensions.))
Cut it in consecutive short axis slices.[notes 2] Note the appearance of the parenchyma (and the size of the duct).
Microscopic examination
Look for tumors. Further information: Evaluation of tumors
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Pancreatic lipomatosis is a common finding. This case shows moderate to severe lipomatosis, with mainly interlobular but also scattered intralobular fatty infiltration.
Notes
- ↑ For a full list of contributors, see article history. Creators of images are attributed at the image description pages, seen by clicking on the images. See Patholines:Authorship for details.
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