Abstract
Pancreatic fatty infiltration is defined as the deposition of excess adipose tissue (mainly consisting of triacylglyceride) in the pancreas.Epidemiological studies have revealed that the prevalence of pancreatic fatty infiltration is high, but the research is still at a preliminary stage and there is no consensus on the relevant pathophysiological mechanisms so far. The diagnosis of pancreatic fatty infiltration relies on histopathologic examination and imaging techniques. This article reviews the recent research advances on the pancreatic fat infiltration in order to improve our understanding of the disease. Key words: Obesity; Metabolic syndrome; Type 2 diabetes mellitus; Pancreatic fatty infiltration; Fatty liver disease
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