Chronic beryllium disease is a rare disease that only occurs in a small percentage of people who have been exposed to beryllium. The amount of exposure to beryllium (the dose) plays a role in the development and severity of the disease. However, sensitization (an allergy-type reaction) to beryllium is a major factor.
Location of Pancreas. A normal pancreas is about 12 to 15 cm long and weighs about 110 gm. Pancreas location is behind the stomach and it lies more or less transversely in the posterior wall of the abdomen; it has duodenum on its right and spleen on its left.
The pancreas is a gland that produces enzymes that help digest food. It also produces hormones like insulin that regulates how food is used and stored. The pancreas is about 6 inches long and is located in the abdomen behind the stomach. The pancreas is divided into the head, the body, and the tail.