What does it mean to have a full tail of pancreas?

Pancreatic tail fullness refers to abnormal enlargement or enlargement of the pancreatic tail on imaging examination, which may be caused by pancreatitis, pancreatic cyst, pancreatic tumor and other factors.

1. Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is caused by pancreatic tissue infection, which may lead to swelling and fullness of the pancreatic tail. Common causes include cholelithiasis, excessive drinking, hyperlipidemia, etc.

2. Pancreatic cyst

Pancreatic cyst is a fluid-filled cyst formed in the pancreas. The presence of pancreatic tail cyst may lead to swelling and fullness of the site.

3. Pancreatic tumor

Benign or malignant pancreatic tumor may also cause pancreatic tail enlargement, such as islet cell tumor, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, etc.