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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Serum [[amylase]] and [[lipase]] are usually normal but may be slightly elevated (neither diagnostic nor prognostic). Serum [[bilirubin]] and [[alkaline phosphatase]] levels may be elevated in case of intra-pancreatic [[biliary duct]] obstruction. Fecal tests include Sudan staining of faeces, 72-hour quantitative fecal fat, and faecal elastase measurement. Pancreatic function tests include direct and indirect tests. Genetic testing is generally done for the following genes; ''PRSS1,'' ''CFTR,'' ''SPINK1'' ''and'' ''CTRC.'' | |||
==Laboratory Findings== | |||
* Serum [[amylase]] and [[lipase]] are usually normal but may be slightly elevated (neither diagnostic nor prognostic). | |||
* Serum [[bilirubin]] and [[alkaline phosphatase]] levels may be elevated in case of intra-pancreatic [[biliary duct]] obstruction. | |||
* The following lab tests are usually normal: | |||
** [[CBC]] | |||
** [[LFTs]] | |||
** [[Electrolyte|Electrolytes]] | |||
==== Fecal tests: ==== | |||
===== (a) Sudan staining of feces: ===== | |||
* A non-specific, qualitative test that is no longer used for the diagnosis of [[steatorrhea]]. | |||
[ | ===== (b) 72-hour quantitative fecal fat (Gold standard): ===== | ||
* A quantitaive test that determines [[fecal]] fat excretion for over 24hrs. | |||
* [[Fecal]] fat excretion of >7g/day is diagnostic of [[malabsorption]]. | |||
* Patients with [[steatorrhea]] usually have an [[excretion]] of >10g of fat per day. | |||
===== (c) Faecal elastase measurement (Test of choice): ===== | |||
*The most sensitive and specific test for [[pancreatic]] [[exocrine]] dysfunction. | |||
*It can be done with a single random stool sample. | |||
*The results are independent of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. | |||
*A value of less than 200 ug/g indicates [[pancreatic insufficiency]].<ref name="UpTo">{{cite web |author=Freedman SD |url=http://www.uptodate.com/patients/content/topic.do?topicKey=~EzkfCtNwumVrg |title=Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis in adults |format= |work=UpToDate |accessdate=}}</ref><ref name="pmid15285176">{{cite journal |vauthors=Keim V, Teich N, Moessner J |title=Clinical value of a new fecal elastase test for detection of chronic pancreatitis |journal=Clin. Lab. |volume=49 |issue=5-6 |pages=209–15 |year=2003 |pmid=15285176 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid12093988">{{cite journal |vauthors=Walkowiak J, Herzig KH, Strzykala K, Przyslawski J, Krawczynski M |title=Fecal elastase-1 is superior to fecal chymotrypsin in the assessment of pancreatic involvement in cystic fibrosis |journal=Pediatrics |volume=110 |issue=1 Pt 1 |pages=e7 |year=2002 |pmid=12093988 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid15343184">{{cite journal |vauthors=Borowitz D, Baker SS, Duffy L, Baker RD, Fitzpatrick L, Gyamfi J, Jarembek K |title=Use of fecal elastase-1 to classify pancreatic status in patients with cystic fibrosis |journal=J. Pediatr. |volume=145 |issue=3 |pages=322–6 |year=2004 |pmid=15343184 |doi=10.1016/j.jpeds.2004.04.049 |url=}}</ref> | |||
=== Pancreatic function tests: === | |||
===== (a) Direct/ Invasive tests: ===== | |||
* Direct tests are used to assess [[pancreatic insufficiency]] in the early course of disease when patient has clinical symptoms but no radiology findings. | |||
* Direct tests involve pancreatic stimulation via meal or hormonal secretagogues and assessment of pancreatic secretions in the duodenal fluid. | |||
* Direct tests along with radiographic findings (pancreatic calcifications) are still considered to be the gold standard for the diagnosis of hereditary pancreatitis.<ref name="pmid11276375">{{cite journal |vauthors=Boeck WG, Adler G, Gress TM |title=Pancreatic function tests: when to choose, what to use |journal=Curr Gastroenterol Rep |volume=3 |issue=2 |pages=95–100 |year=2001 |pmid=11276375 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid12641496">{{cite journal |vauthors=Chowdhury RS, Forsmark CE |title=Review article: Pancreatic function testing |journal=Aliment. Pharmacol. Ther. |volume=17 |issue=6 |pages=733–50 |year=2003 |pmid=12641496 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid15508057">{{cite journal |vauthors=Siegmund E, Löhr JM, Schuff-Werner P |title=[The diagnostic validity of non-invasive pancreatic function tests--a meta-analysis] |language=German |journal=Z Gastroenterol |volume=42 |issue=10 |pages=1117–28 |year=2004 |pmid=15508057 |doi=10.1055/s-2004-813604 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid16633964">{{cite journal |vauthors=Ammann RW |title=Diagnosis and management of chronic pancreatitis: current knowledge |journal=Swiss Med Wkly |volume=136 |issue=11-12 |pages=166–74 |year=2006 |pmid=16633964 |doi=2006/11/smw-11182 |url=}}</ref> | |||
* The limitation of direct tests is that they are costly and cumbersome.<ref name="pmid11276375">{{cite journal |vauthors=Boeck WG, Adler G, Gress TM |title=Pancreatic function tests: when to choose, what to use |journal=Curr Gastroenterol Rep |volume=3 |issue=2 |pages=95–100 |year=2001 |pmid=11276375 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid12641496">{{cite journal |vauthors=Chowdhury RS, Forsmark CE |title=Review article: Pancreatic function testing |journal=Aliment. Pharmacol. Ther. |volume=17 |issue=6 |pages=733–50 |year=2003 |pmid=12641496 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid15508057">{{cite journal |vauthors=Siegmund E, Löhr JM, Schuff-Werner P |title=[The diagnostic validity of non-invasive pancreatic function tests--a meta-analysis] |language=German |journal=Z Gastroenterol |volume=42 |issue=10 |pages=1117–28 |year=2004 |pmid=15508057 |doi=10.1055/s-2004-813604 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid16633964">{{cite journal |vauthors=Ammann RW |title=Diagnosis and management of chronic pancreatitis: current knowledge |journal=Swiss Med Wkly |volume=136 |issue=11-12 |pages=166–74 |year=2006 |pmid=16633964 |doi=2006/11/smw-11182 |url=}}</ref> | |||
* Direct tests include: | |||
** [[Secretin]] stimulation test | |||
** Pancreozymin-secretin test | |||
*[[Secretin]] stimulation test is considered the gold standard functional test for diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis. | |||
**The observation that [[bicarbonate]] production is impaired early in chronic hereditary pancreatitis has led to the rationale of use of this test in early stages of disease. | |||
***Sensitivity - 82%<ref name="pmid23711627">{{cite journal |vauthors=Ketwaroo G, Brown A, Young B, Kheraj R, Sawhney M, Mortele KJ, Najarian R, Tewani S, Dasilva D, Freedman S, Sheth S |title=Defining the accuracy of secretin pancreatic function testing in patients with suspected early chronic pancreatitis |journal=Am. J. Gastroenterol. |volume=108 |issue=8 |pages=1360–6 |year=2013 |pmid=23711627 |pmc=5388854 |doi=10.1038/ajg.2013.148 |url=}}</ref> | |||
***Specificity- 86%<ref name="pmid23711627">{{cite journal |vauthors=Ketwaroo G, Brown A, Young B, Kheraj R, Sawhney M, Mortele KJ, Najarian R, Tewani S, Dasilva D, Freedman S, Sheth S |title=Defining the accuracy of secretin pancreatic function testing in patients with suspected early chronic pancreatitis |journal=Am. J. Gastroenterol. |volume=108 |issue=8 |pages=1360–6 |year=2013 |pmid=23711627 |pmc=5388854 |doi=10.1038/ajg.2013.148 |url=}}</ref> | |||
===== (b) Indirect/ Non-invasive tests: ===== | |||
* Indirect tests are used to assess the complications of chronic hereditary pancreatitis. | |||
* Indirect tests include: | |||
** Faecal chymotrypsin, PABA-, pancreolauryl- | |||
** Faecal elastase test | |||
* Indirect tests are not sensitive to assess [[pancreatic insufficiency]] in the early course of disease.<ref name="pmid16633964">{{cite journal |vauthors=Ammann RW |title=Diagnosis and management of chronic pancreatitis: current knowledge |journal=Swiss Med Wkly |volume=136 |issue=11-12 |pages=166–74 |year=2006 |pmid=16633964 |doi=2006/11/smw-11182 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid11179244">{{cite journal |vauthors=Etemad B, Whitcomb DC |title=Chronic pancreatitis: diagnosis, classification, and new genetic developments |journal=Gastroenterology |volume=120 |issue=3 |pages=682–707 |year=2001 |pmid=11179244 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | |||
=== Genetic testing : === | |||
* Genetic testing and genetic counselling is recommended for patients with hereditary pancreatitis.<ref name="pmid24636843">{{cite journal |vauthors=Kumar A, Ajilore O, Zhang A, Pham D, Elderkin-Thompson V |title=Cortical thinning in patients with late-life minor depression |journal=Am J Geriatr Psychiatry |volume=22 |issue=5 |pages=459–64 |year=2014 |pmid=24636843 |pmc=4497565 |doi=10.1016/j.jagp.2012.12.010 |url=}}</ref> | |||
== | * Patients with hereditary pancreatitis who require genetic testing need to be counselled before and after the genetic testing is done.<ref name="pmid17533082">{{cite journal |vauthors=Fink EN, Kant JA, Whitcomb DC |title=Genetic counseling for nonsyndromic pancreatitis |journal=Gastroenterol. Clin. North Am. |volume=36 |issue=2 |pages=325–33, ix |year=2007 |pmid=17533082 |doi=10.1016/j.gtc.2007.03.007 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid24636843">{{cite journal |vauthors=Kumar A, Ajilore O, Zhang A, Pham D, Elderkin-Thompson V |title=Cortical thinning in patients with late-life minor depression |journal=Am J Geriatr Psychiatry |volume=22 |issue=5 |pages=459–64 |year=2014 |pmid=24636843 |pmc=4497565 |doi=10.1016/j.jagp.2012.12.010 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid22314809">{{cite journal |vauthors=Solomon S, Whitcomb DC |title=Genetics of pancreatitis: an update for clinicians and genetic counselors |journal=Curr Gastroenterol Rep |volume=14 |issue=2 |pages=112–7 |year=2012 |pmid=22314809 |pmc=5654383 |doi=10.1007/s11894-012-0240-1 |url=}}</ref> | ||
* Genetic testing is generally done for the following genes:<ref name="pmid14641934">{{cite journal |vauthors=Felderbauer P, Hoffmann P, Einwächter H, Bulut K, Ansorge N, Schmitz F, Schmidt WE |title=A novel mutation of the calcium sensing receptor gene is associated with chronic pancreatitis in a family with heterozygous SPINK1 mutations |journal=BMC Gastroenterol |volume=3 |issue= |pages=34 |year=2003 |pmid=14641934 |pmc=317302 |doi=10.1186/1471-230X-3-34 |url=}}</ref> | |||
** ''PRSS1'' | |||
** ''CFTR'' | |||
** ''SPINK1'' | |||
** ''CTRC'' | |||
* | ==== In Symptomatic patients: ==== | ||
* Patients with any one of the following featires should be considered for genetic testing:<ref name="pmid17533082">{{cite journal |vauthors=Fink EN, Kant JA, Whitcomb DC |title=Genetic counseling for nonsyndromic pancreatitis |journal=Gastroenterol. Clin. North Am. |volume=36 |issue=2 |pages=325–33, ix |year=2007 |pmid=17533082 |doi=10.1016/j.gtc.2007.03.007 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid12120217">{{cite journal |vauthors=Ellis I, Lerch MM, Whitcomb DC |title=Genetic testing for hereditary pancreatitis: guidelines for indications, counselling, consent and privacy issues |journal=Pancreatology |volume=1 |issue=5 |pages=405–15 |year=2001 |pmid=12120217 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | |||
* | ** A positive history of unexplained documented episode of pancreatitis in childhood | ||
* | ** Idiopathic chronic pancreatitis before 25yr age | ||
* | ** Family history of any mutations associated with hereditary pancreatitis | ||
** | ** Recurrent acute attacks of pancreatitis of unknown etiology | ||
** | ** A positive family history of any one of the following with an unknown etiology; | ||
** | *** Recurrent acute pancreatitis | ||
*** Idiopathic chronic pancreatitis | |||
*** Childhood pancreatitis | |||
* | ==== In Asymptomatic patients (Predictive testing): ==== | ||
* Predictive testing is done only after expert genetic counseling and may be considered for patients who have a first-degree relative with a known ''PRSS1'' mutation.<ref name="pmid12120217">{{cite journal |vauthors=Ellis I, Lerch MM, Whitcomb DC |title=Genetic testing for hereditary pancreatitis: guidelines for indications, counselling, consent and privacy issues |journal=Pancreatology |volume=1 |issue=5 |pages=405–15 |year=2001 |pmid=12120217 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid17533082">{{cite journal |vauthors=Fink EN, Kant JA, Whitcomb DC |title=Genetic counseling for nonsyndromic pancreatitis |journal=Gastroenterol. Clin. North Am. |volume=36 |issue=2 |pages=325–33, ix |year=2007 |pmid=17533082 |doi=10.1016/j.gtc.2007.03.007 |url=}}</ref> | |||
* Predictive testing is not done for patients below 16 yr age. | |||
* Predictive testing is usually not recommended for patients with ''SPINK1'' or ''CFTR'' mutations. | |||
==References== | ==References== |
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Overview
Serum amylase and lipase are usually normal but may be slightly elevated (neither diagnostic nor prognostic). Serum bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase levels may be elevated in case of intra-pancreatic biliary duct obstruction. Fecal tests include Sudan staining of faeces, 72-hour quantitative fecal fat, and faecal elastase measurement. Pancreatic function tests include direct and indirect tests. Genetic testing is generally done for the following genes; PRSS1, CFTR, SPINK1 and CTRC.
Laboratory Findings
- Serum amylase and lipase are usually normal but may be slightly elevated (neither diagnostic nor prognostic).
- Serum bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase levels may be elevated in case of intra-pancreatic biliary duct obstruction.
- The following lab tests are usually normal:
Fecal tests:
(a) Sudan staining of feces:
- A non-specific, qualitative test that is no longer used for the diagnosis of steatorrhea.
(b) 72-hour quantitative fecal fat (Gold standard):
- A quantitaive test that determines fecal fat excretion for over 24hrs.
- Fecal fat excretion of >7g/day is diagnostic of malabsorption.
- Patients with steatorrhea usually have an excretion of >10g of fat per day.
(c) Faecal elastase measurement (Test of choice):
- The most sensitive and specific test for pancreatic exocrine dysfunction.
- It can be done with a single random stool sample.
- The results are independent of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy.
- A value of less than 200 ug/g indicates pancreatic insufficiency.[1][2][3][4]
Pancreatic function tests:
(a) Direct/ Invasive tests:
- Direct tests are used to assess pancreatic insufficiency in the early course of disease when patient has clinical symptoms but no radiology findings.
- Direct tests involve pancreatic stimulation via meal or hormonal secretagogues and assessment of pancreatic secretions in the duodenal fluid.
- Direct tests along with radiographic findings (pancreatic calcifications) are still considered to be the gold standard for the diagnosis of hereditary pancreatitis.[5][6][7][8]
- The limitation of direct tests is that they are costly and cumbersome.[5][6][7][8]
- Direct tests include:
- Secretin stimulation test
- Pancreozymin-secretin test
- Secretin stimulation test is considered the gold standard functional test for diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis.
- The observation that bicarbonate production is impaired early in chronic hereditary pancreatitis has led to the rationale of use of this test in early stages of disease.
(b) Indirect/ Non-invasive tests:
- Indirect tests are used to assess the complications of chronic hereditary pancreatitis.
- Indirect tests include:
- Faecal chymotrypsin, PABA-, pancreolauryl-
- Faecal elastase test
- Indirect tests are not sensitive to assess pancreatic insufficiency in the early course of disease.[8][10]
Genetic testing :
- Genetic testing and genetic counselling is recommended for patients with hereditary pancreatitis.[11]
- Patients with hereditary pancreatitis who require genetic testing need to be counselled before and after the genetic testing is done.[12][11][13]
- Genetic testing is generally done for the following genes:[14]
- PRSS1
- CFTR
- SPINK1
- CTRC
In Symptomatic patients:
- Patients with any one of the following featires should be considered for genetic testing:[12][15]
- A positive history of unexplained documented episode of pancreatitis in childhood
- Idiopathic chronic pancreatitis before 25yr age
- Family history of any mutations associated with hereditary pancreatitis
- Recurrent acute attacks of pancreatitis of unknown etiology
- A positive family history of any one of the following with an unknown etiology;
- Recurrent acute pancreatitis
- Idiopathic chronic pancreatitis
- Childhood pancreatitis
In Asymptomatic patients (Predictive testing):
- Predictive testing is done only after expert genetic counseling and may be considered for patients who have a first-degree relative with a known PRSS1 mutation.[15][12]
- Predictive testing is not done for patients below 16 yr age.
- Predictive testing is usually not recommended for patients with SPINK1 or CFTR mutations.
References
- ↑ Freedman SD. "Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis in adults". UpToDate.
- ↑ Keim V, Teich N, Moessner J (2003). "Clinical value of a new fecal elastase test for detection of chronic pancreatitis". Clin. Lab. 49 (5–6): 209–15. PMID 15285176.
- ↑ Walkowiak J, Herzig KH, Strzykala K, Przyslawski J, Krawczynski M (2002). "Fecal elastase-1 is superior to fecal chymotrypsin in the assessment of pancreatic involvement in cystic fibrosis". Pediatrics. 110 (1 Pt 1): e7. PMID 12093988.
- ↑ Borowitz D, Baker SS, Duffy L, Baker RD, Fitzpatrick L, Gyamfi J, Jarembek K (2004). "Use of fecal elastase-1 to classify pancreatic status in patients with cystic fibrosis". J. Pediatr. 145 (3): 322–6. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2004.04.049. PMID 15343184.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Boeck WG, Adler G, Gress TM (2001). "Pancreatic function tests: when to choose, what to use". Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 3 (2): 95–100. PMID 11276375.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Chowdhury RS, Forsmark CE (2003). "Review article: Pancreatic function testing". Aliment. Pharmacol. Ther. 17 (6): 733–50. PMID 12641496.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Siegmund E, Löhr JM, Schuff-Werner P (2004). "[The diagnostic validity of non-invasive pancreatic function tests--a meta-analysis]". Z Gastroenterol (in German). 42 (10): 1117–28. doi:10.1055/s-2004-813604. PMID 15508057.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Ammann RW (2006). "Diagnosis and management of chronic pancreatitis: current knowledge". Swiss Med Wkly. 136 (11–12): 166–74. doi:2006/11/smw-11182 Check
|doi=
value (help). PMID 16633964. - ↑ 9.0 9.1 Ketwaroo G, Brown A, Young B, Kheraj R, Sawhney M, Mortele KJ, Najarian R, Tewani S, Dasilva D, Freedman S, Sheth S (2013). "Defining the accuracy of secretin pancreatic function testing in patients with suspected early chronic pancreatitis". Am. J. Gastroenterol. 108 (8): 1360–6. doi:10.1038/ajg.2013.148. PMC 5388854. PMID 23711627.
- ↑ Etemad B, Whitcomb DC (2001). "Chronic pancreatitis: diagnosis, classification, and new genetic developments". Gastroenterology. 120 (3): 682–707. PMID 11179244.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Kumar A, Ajilore O, Zhang A, Pham D, Elderkin-Thompson V (2014). "Cortical thinning in patients with late-life minor depression". Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 22 (5): 459–64. doi:10.1016/j.jagp.2012.12.010. PMC 4497565. PMID 24636843.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Fink EN, Kant JA, Whitcomb DC (2007). "Genetic counseling for nonsyndromic pancreatitis". Gastroenterol. Clin. North Am. 36 (2): 325–33, ix. doi:10.1016/j.gtc.2007.03.007. PMID 17533082.
- ↑ Solomon S, Whitcomb DC (2012). "Genetics of pancreatitis: an update for clinicians and genetic counselors". Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 14 (2): 112–7. doi:10.1007/s11894-012-0240-1. PMC 5654383. PMID 22314809.
- ↑ Felderbauer P, Hoffmann P, Einwächter H, Bulut K, Ansorge N, Schmitz F, Schmidt WE (2003). "A novel mutation of the calcium sensing receptor gene is associated with chronic pancreatitis in a family with heterozygous SPINK1 mutations". BMC Gastroenterol. 3: 34. doi:10.1186/1471-230X-3-34. PMC 317302. PMID 14641934.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Ellis I, Lerch MM, Whitcomb DC (2001). "Genetic testing for hereditary pancreatitis: guidelines for indications, counselling, consent and privacy issues". Pancreatology. 1 (5): 405–15. PMID 12120217.