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Published on: January 28, 2017
Pancreatic endocrine and exocrine changes in celiac disease
1Gastroenterology, UBC Hospital, 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1W8, Canada. hugfree@shaw.ca
Abstract:
Although there is a great deal of information on celiac disease and associated involvement of other non-intestinal sites, data on concomitant changes in the structure and function of the pancreas is limited. The present review critically examines pancreatic endocrine changes that have been well documented in the literature, including insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Pancreatic exocrine alterations may also occur, and if severe, marked malnutrition with pancreatic failure and ductal calcification have been observed. Finally, other pancreatic disorders have been recorded with celiac disease.
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