Complete pancreatic lipomatosis: cystic fibrosis
Presentation
Past medical history of cystic fibrosis. Has had bilateral lung transplant. Now diabetic with abnormal liver function.
Patient Data
Age: 35
Gender: Female
From the case:
Complete pancreatic lipomatosis: cystic fibrosis
CT
Non-contrast intravenous CT scan, patient also has renal failure
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Axial non-contrast
Complete fatty replacement of the pancreas (arrows), i.e. no residual pancreatic parenchyma with marked fatty infiltration of the liver (another common manifestation of CF) and hepatic contour changes indicative of cirrhosis and portal hypertension (also seen in CF).
Case Discussion
There are a number of causes of complete pancreatic lipomatosis:
- cystic fibrosis (most common cause in childhood)
- metabolic/endocrine: hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus
- storage disease: haemochromatosis
- drugs: steroids
- infectious: viral infection, sepsis
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