Cutaneous manifestations of pancreatic diseases.
An awareness of the cutaneous signs of diseases of the pancreas is extremely valuable. They alert the astute examiner to several life-threatening problems that result from both benign and malignant islet cell tumors, adenocarcinomas of the pancreas, and pancreatic endocrine and inflammatory diseases. Many of the cutaneous manifestations of pancreatic disease are discussed in detail, with emphasis on both the clinical presentation and pathogenesis.
D007516:Adenoma, Islet Cell / Q000150:complications; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000209:etiology; D005218:Fat Necrosis / Q000209:etiology; D005934:Glucagon / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000378:metabolism; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000150:complications; D010201:Panniculitis, Nodular Nonsuppurative / Q000175:diagnosis; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D012877:Skin Manifestations; D013577:Syndrome
D005934:Glucagon