Actinic Keratosis Histology. Histology or biopsy is rarely needed to make the diagnosis of an actinic keratosis. When lesions are thick or hypertrophic, the physician may perform a biopsy to ensure the lesion has not progressed into an invasive squamous cell carcinoma. The histologic hallmark of an actinic keratosis is keratinocyte atypia of the lower epidermis.
A swollen pancreas is commonly caused by gallstones, which could force a patient to have their gallbladder removed. Problems with the pancreas can be diagnosed with an ultrasound. Alcohol abuse may cause a swollen pancreas. Cystic fibrosis is a painful, genetic disease that can lead to infections in the lungs. A pancreas that is not performing correctly may cause bloating and watery stools. Gallstones, which are hardened deposits of bile, often cause swollen pancreas.
Usually, the dominant symptom of a swollen pancreas is abdominal pain. As pancreatitis involves an interruption of the digestive enzymesâ normal function, sufferers may also experience digestive problems such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, discolored waste, and unplanned weight loss.