Pancreatic steatosis is a risk factor for pancreatic cysts among patients with diabetes

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Authors

Aki Juhani Käräjämäki · iRobot (United States)

Katarina Johansson · University of Helsinki

A Laitinen · Turku University Hospital

Jenny Häggblom · Vaasa Central Hospital

Annemari Käräjämäki · iRobot (United States)

Annemari Käräjämäki

Abstract

Pancreatic steatosis and older age are independently associated with the presence of pancreatic cysts in patients with diabetes. Despite some potential mechanistic links, prospective studies are needed to examine the possible causality.

Topics & Keywords

Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Diabetes Treatment and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology

DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2026.2632062

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