hereditary pancreatitis

It is estimated that at least 1,000 individuals are newly diagnosed with hereditary pancreatitis each year.

Mutations in this gene are associated with hereditary pancreatitis.

Very rarely, patients can have chronic pancreatitis that tends to run in families called hereditary pancreatitis.

Slone's Disease is another name for a specific form of Hereditary Pancreatitis.

Patients with hereditary pancreatitis may have chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, malnutrition, or diabetes.

Hereditary Pancreatitis (HP) is an inflammation of the pancreas, attributed to genetic causes.

The term "hereditary pancreatitis" is used when a genetic defect is identified, and "familial pancreatitis" used when it is not.

Certain hereditary conditions, such as hereditary pancreatitis, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 syndrome, hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC; Lynch syndrome), von Hippel-Lindau syndrome, ataxia-telangiectasia, and the familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome (FAMMM).

Smoking Chronic pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) Inherited conditions (including hereditary pancreatitis) Familial pancreatic cancer syndromes Long-standing diabetes After taking down your health history and performing a physical exam, the doctor may order several tests to determine the cause of your problem or extent of the condition, including: