Lipomatous pseudohypertrophy of pancreas is rare but could lead to EPI

Key clinical point: Lipomatous pseudohypertrophy (LPH) of the pancreas is a rare disease with varied clinical presentation and different signs and symptoms. It could be a cause of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) and thus requires patient follow-up and appropriate treatment.

Major finding: LPH of pancreas was diagnosed in a 26-year-old man under evaluation. Computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging showed a diffusely enlarged pancreas with scattered remnants of pancreatic parenchyma. Pancreatic exocrine and endocrine functions were maintained as pockets of pancreatic parenchyma were preserved. The patient was discharged with an advice for regular follow-ups.

Study details: Findings are from analysis of a 26-year-old man admitted to hospital with loss of appetite for 6 months.

Disclosures: No specific funding source was identified. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.

Source: Luu VD et al. Radiology Case Reports. 2021 Apr 9. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2021.03.045.

Key clinical point: Lipomatous pseudohypertrophy (LPH) of the pancreas is a rare disease with varied clinical presentation and different signs and symptoms. It could be a cause of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) and thus requires patient follow-up and appropriate treatment.

Major finding: LPH of pancreas was diagnosed in a 26-year-old man under evaluation. Computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging showed a diffusely enlarged pancreas with scattered remnants of pancreatic parenchyma. Pancreatic exocrine and endocrine functions were maintained as pockets of pancreatic parenchyma were preserved. The patient was discharged with an advice for regular follow-ups.

Study details: Findings are from analysis of a 26-year-old man admitted to hospital with loss of appetite for 6 months.

Disclosures: No specific funding source was identified. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.

Source: Luu VD et al. Radiology Case Reports. 2021 Apr 9. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2021.03.045.

Key clinical point: Lipomatous pseudohypertrophy (LPH) of the pancreas is a rare disease with varied clinical presentation and different signs and symptoms. It could be a cause of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) and thus requires patient follow-up and appropriate treatment.

Major finding: LPH of pancreas was diagnosed in a 26-year-old man under evaluation. Computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging showed a diffusely enlarged pancreas with scattered remnants of pancreatic parenchyma. Pancreatic exocrine and endocrine functions were maintained as pockets of pancreatic parenchyma were preserved. The patient was discharged with an advice for regular follow-ups.

Study details: Findings are from analysis of a 26-year-old man admitted to hospital with loss of appetite for 6 months.

Disclosures: No specific funding source was identified. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.

Source: Luu VD et al. Radiology Case Reports. 2021 Apr 9. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2021.03.045.