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Hereditary pancreatitis. Historical perspectives
1Department of Pediatrics, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
Abstract:
Clinically, hereditary pancreatitis was not distinguishable from any other cause of pancreatitis. But astute clinical observations demonstrated an evolution toward chronic pancreatitis that could develop into carcinoma in some patients. A chromosomal abnormality was identified on chromosome 7q35, and then three separate genetic abnormalities were identified. It is now understood that a defect in trypsinogen is at the basis of the anomaly, and further developments should help identify new therapeutic approaches.
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