Disorders of the pancreas refer to illnesses affecting this gland. Pancreatitis is the most prominent and urgent malady, followed by pancreatic malignancy. Regardless of the cause, loss of the pancreas implies a significant increase in morbidity, which substantially decreases life expectancy and quality of life.
In this course, the student will be given a walkthrough of the most common disorders of the pancreas seen in clinical practice, as listed above.
For optimal comprehension, the student is required to have preliminary knowledge of the anatomy, histology, physiology, and pathology of the pancreas.
All of her lectures are clear and concise, and the cases allow us to come up with our own answer before she explains them.
Dr. Chuang explains management and treatment well and provides more detailed information in the Q&A which is helpful for understanding and solidifying the lesson.