What is pancreatic hypertrophy?

Pancreatic hypertrophy may be caused by pancreatitis, pancreatic cyst, pancreatic tumor and other diseases.

1. Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is caused by pancreatic tissue infection. Due to persistent inflammatory stimulation, it will lead to local pancreatic congestion and edema, and then pancreatic hypertrophy.

2. Pancreatic cyst

Pancreatic cyst is mostly caused by inflammation, trauma and other factors. Patients with fluid-filled cysts formed in the pancreas may lead to local pancreatic hypertrophy.

3. Pancreatic tumor

Benign or malignant pancreatic tumor, with tumor cell proliferation, will compress surrounding tissues, which may lead to pancreatic hypertrophy.