A gland located in the abdomen. It makes pancreatic juices, and it produces several hormones, including insulin. The pancreas is surrounded by the stomach, intestines, and other organs. In a total pancreatectomy, the duodenum, common bile duct, gallbladder, spleen, and nearby lymph nodes are also removed. Fluids made by the pancreas.
Pancreatic juices contain proteins called enzymes that aid in digestion.
A doctor who identifies diseases by studying cells and tissues under a microscope. The initial tumor or site of the tumor. The initial origin of all metastasis. A test sometimes used to help diagnose cancer of the pancreas. During this test, a thin needle is put into the liver.