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Pancreas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (844 words) |
 | The pancreas is a retroperitoneal organ located posterior to the stomach on the posterior abdominal wall. |
| The portal vein is formed by the union of the superior mesenteric vein and splenic vein posterior to the body of the pancreas. |
| Control of the exocrine function of the pancreas are via the enzymes gastrin, cholecystokinin and secretin, which are enzymes secreted by cells in the stomach and duodenum, in response to distension and/or food and which cause secretion of pancreatic juices. |
| Pancreatic cancer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (440 words) |
| Pancreatic cancer (also called cancer of the pancreas) is represented by the growth of a malignant tumour within the small pancreas organ. |
| The most common form of this disease is known as adenocarcinoma of the pancreas. |
| Treatment of pancreatic cancer depends on the stage of the cancer [1] Recent advances have made resection of tumors that were previously unrescetable due to blood vessel involvement possible. |
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