Although pancreatic fat has been recognised for decades, doctors have debated whether it is simply an incidental imaging finding or a disease in its own right. The Melbourne Consensus now classifies it as a distinct disorder and outlines how it should be diagnosed.
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Fatty pancreas now a disease linked to diabetes and cancer
July 20, 2026Although pancreatic fat has been recognised for decades, doctors have debated whether it is simply an incidental imaging finding or a disease in its own right. The Melbourne Consensus now classifies it as a distinct disorder and outlines how it should be diagnosed.