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Revision as of 20:38, 2 November 2016
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Venkata Sivakrishna Kumar Pulivarthi M.B.B.S [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Overview
Pancreatic insufficiency is characterized by deficiency of the exocrine pancreatic enzymes, resulting in the inability to digest food properly, or maldigestion.
Causes
Common Causes
- Chronic alcoholism
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Cystic fibrosis
- Gall stones
- Gastrectomy
- Shwachman-Diamond syndrome
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Causes by Organ System
Causes in Alphabetical Order
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3Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Differential Diagnosis of Causes of Pancreatic insufficiency
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3Treatment
Often pancreatic insufficiency is treated with Pancreatic Enzyme Products (PEPs), such as pancrelipase, that are used to breakdown fats (lipases), proteins (proteases) and carbohydrates (amylases) into units that can be digested by those with pancreatic insufficiency. [1]
References