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According to the International Diabetes Federation Atlas, 977 children and teenagers below 18 years of age were diagnosed with diabetes in Malaysia. This continues a dangerous trend where Malaysia has the highest rate of diabetes in the Western Pacific region.

A pancreatic tumour is an abnormal growth within the pancreas. This abnormal growth can be broadly classified into cystic tumour and solid tumour. Pancreatic cystic tumour, which contains mucin (sticky material), has the potential to turn into cancer. 

Globally, pancreatitis is a major public health issue, with the highest incidence rate in East Asia, South Asia, and Western Europe.

The human pancreas is a solid glandular organ located in the abdomen. It’s about 15 to 20 cm long and…