what is atrophic appearing pancreas?
Pancreatic atrophy. Dr Henry Knipe â et al. Pancreatic atrophy is non-specific is common in elderly patients, although in younger patients it can be a hallmark of pathology. Most commonly it is associated with aging, obesity and end-stage chronic pancreatitis. It occurs principally with fatty replacement of the pancreas (pancreatic lipomatosis), and the aetiology overlaps considerably.