Diagnosis of Pancreatic Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

The pancreas, a vital organ in the human body, plays a regulatory role in both the digestive and endocrine systems. Pancreatic diseases include diabetes mellitus, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, cystic fibrosis, pseudocysts, cysts, congenital malformations, pancreatic cancer, etc. The pancreas has a special anatomical location in the human body, adjacent to major organs and blood vessels such as the liver, duodenum, stomach, and spleen, which makes local treatment methods such as surgery and radiotherapy very difficult. Therefore, the early diagnosis of these diseases is critical for effective treatment and improved patient outcomes. However, pancreatic cancer often has an insidious onset and non-specific clinical manifestations, making early diagnosis even more difficult.

In this Special Issue, we aim to highlight the latest diagnostic techniques and advances in imaging technology, biomarkers, and genetic testing that enhance the accuracy and timeliness of pancreatic disease diagnosis. We are looking forward to accepting original research and review articles dealing with these and related areas. We hope to promote the development of the diagnostic level of pancreatic diseases through the efforts of researchers and clinicians, so that patients can achieve a better prognosis and quality of life.

Prof. Dr. Dong Wu
Guest Editor

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• pancreatic cancer
• pancreatitis
• biomarkers
• imaging
• early detection
• diagnosis
• outcomes