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Hydatid Disease

A disease caused by the Echinococcus parasite, which can affect various organs, including the pancreas.

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Jan 22, 2026
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What are documented cases of pancreatic parasitic infection causing pancreatitis and diabetes, and how common are they?

Documented instances exist in the medical literature where parasites have invaded pancreatic tissue or the biliary tree and provoked acute or chronic —and in a few case reports that pancreatic damage ...

Feb 1, 2026
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What animal or human case reports describe pancreatic parasitic infections leading to diabetes?

A small number of clinical case reports document parasites physically invading the pancreas and producing pancreatitis with subsequent insulin deficiency or new-onset diabetes — most notably and isola...