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World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther. Feb 6, 2017; 8(1): 10-25
Published online Feb 6, 2017. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v8.i1.10
Published online Feb 6, 2017. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v8.i1.10
Figure 1 Structure of pancreas.
A: The pancreas is a leaf-like structure and has two types of cells: Exocrine cells, that include acinar pancreatic duct cells, and endocrine cells, that include islets of Langerhans; B: The inflammatory process in the pancreas promotes fibrosis (scarring of tissue), calcifications or stones, and dilated pancreatic duct.
- Citation: Manohar M, Verma AK, Venkateshaiah SU, Sanders NL, Mishra A. Pathogenic mechanisms of pancreatitis. World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther 2017; 8(1): 10-25
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2150-5349/full/v8/i1/10.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4292/wjgpt.v8.i1.10