Glands are important organs located throughout the body. They produce and release substances that perform certain functions. Though you have many glands throughout your body, they fall into two types: ...

Mixed endocrine-exocrine tumors of the gut are a heterogeneous group of neoplasms with uncertain histogenesis showing different morphologic and clinical features. The aim of this work is to clarify ...

If you’ve received an exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) diagnosis, you might come across some new medical terms when talking with your doctor. Here are the most common ones to familiarize ...

You may know this about the relationship between the pancreas and diabetes: The pancreas makes insulin, the hormone that helps your body control its glucose levels. But this organ does more than that.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) may lead to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). This is because CF causes the body to produce sticky mucus that can block the pancreatic duct, leading to various symptoms.

Uncontrolled inflammation in your digestive tract can lead to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Learn how — plus what to do to manage it. EPI is a condition that inhibits your ability to properly ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency should be suspected among patients with high-risk clinical conditions, such as ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) causes clay-colored, greasy stools that smell foul. A stool test to check for low levels of the elastase enzyme can help diagnose the condition. The pancreas ...

Exocrine glands are glands that secrete their products into ducts. They are the counterparts to endocrine glands, which secrete their products directly into the bloodstream. Typical exocrine glands ...