International Multidisciplinary Consensus Report on Definitions, Diagnostic Criteria, and Management of Fatty Pancreas: A Joint Statement Endorsed by EPC, APA, EASD, EASL, ESGAR, ESGE, ESP, ESPCG, ESP
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- First international, multidisciplinary consensus report on fatty pancreas.
- Recommends 'fatty pancreas' as the standardized term for all forms of pancreatic fat accumulation.
- Establishes consensus on diagnostic imaging findings to enhance clinical assessment consistency.
- Covers etiology, epidemiology, and associations with conditions like diabetes, pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer.
- Highlights limited high-quality clinical data, with many recommendations based on expert consensus.
- Calls for further research to validate findings and clarify clinical relevance across diverse populations.