Pancreatic calcifications

Radiologically visible deposits of calcium within the pancreatic parenchyma and/or pancreatic ducts, reflecting chronic pancreatic injury with calcium deposition, ductal obstruction, and progressive parenchymal damage.

Causes

• Inflammatory causes

  • Long-standing chronic pancreatitis

  • Recurrent acute pancreatitis leading to chronic structural damage

• Genetic causes

  • Hereditary pancreatitis

  • Cystic fibrosis

• Hyperparathyroidism with hypercalcemia-related pancreatic injury

• Tropical pancreatitis

• Nutritional deficiencies associated with endemic pancreatic disease

• Pancreatic tumors: Ductal obstruction, pancreatitis and secondary calcification

• Idiopathic chronic pancreatitis