Pancreatic diseases and inflammatory bowel diseases: a random or regular combination?

Abstract

Pathology of the pancreas in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is more common than in the general population and includes a wide range of manifestations from asymptomatic to severe disorders. Acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, autoimmune pancreatitis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, increased pancreatic enzymes and structural duct anomalies are often associated with IBD. They can be either a manifestation of IBD itself or develop independently.

Keywords

• inflammatory bowel disease
• acute pancreatitis
• autoimmune pancreatitis
• chronic pancreatitis
• increased pancreatic enzymes
• structural anomalies of the pancreatic ducts
• extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease