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Results 1 - 10 of 38 for Pancreas
  1. Shwachman-Diamond syndrome 
    ... parts of the body, particularly the bone marrow, pancreas, and bones.The major function of bone marrow ... leukemia (AML).Shwachman-Diamond syndrome also affects the pancreas, which is an organ that plays an essential ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/shwachman-diamond-syndrome - Genetics
  2. Cystic fibrosis 
    ... a buildup of thick, sticky mucus in the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ that produces insulin (a hormone ... people with cystic fibrosis, mucus often damages the pancreas, impairing its ability to produce insulin and digestive ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/cystic-fibrosis - Genetics
  3. Hereditary pancreatitis 
    ... characterized by recurrent episodes of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). The pancreas produces enzymes that help digest food, and it ... leads to chronic pancreatitis, which occurs when the pancreas is persistently inflamed. Chronic pancreatitis usually develops by ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/hereditary-pancreatitis - Genetics
  4. Hereditary fibrosing poikiloderma with tendon contractures, myopathy, and pulmonary fibrosis 
    ... the body, particularly the skin, muscles, lungs, and pancreas. Signs and symptoms vary among affected individuals.People ... a shortage (deficiency) of enzymes produced by the pancreas to aid in the digestion of fats. This ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...tractures-myopathy-and-pulmonary-fibrosis - Genetics
  5. Pearson syndrome 
    ... a bone marrow failure disorder. Function of the pancreas and other organs can also be affected.Most ... ring sideroblasts.In people with Pearson syndrome, the pancreas does not work as well as usual. The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/pearson-syndrome - Genetics
  6. Type 2 diabetes 
    ... properly. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that helps regulate blood glucose levels. Specifically, insulin ... are high (such as after a meal), the pancreas releases insulin to move the excess glucose into ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/type-2-diabetes - Genetics
  7. Gestational diabetes 
    ... gestational diabetes. Insulin, which is produced in the pancreas, controls how much glucose (a type of sugar) ... are high (such as after a meal), the pancreas releases insulin to move the excess glucose into ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/gestational-diabetes - Genetics
  8. Permanent neonatal diabetes mellitus 
    ... with permanent neonatal diabetes mellitus have an underdeveloped pancreas. Because the pancreas produces digestive enzymes as well as secreting insulin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../permanent-neonatal-diabetes-mellitus - Genetics
  9. Wolfram syndrome 
    ... found in many different tissues, such as the pancreas, brain, heart, bones, muscles, lung, liver, and kidneys. ... transport. Wolframin's function is important in the pancreas, where the protein is thought to help process ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/wolfram-syndrome - Genetics
  10. Congenital hyperinsulinism 
    ... which is produced by beta cells in the pancreas. Insulin clears excess glucose from the bloodstream by ... when all of the beta cells in the pancreas secrete too much insulin. The focal form of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/congenital-hyperinsulinism - Genetics
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