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Pancreatitis in Children

Aliye Uc1, Sohail Z Husain2

  • 1University of Iowa, Stead Family Children's Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa.

Gastroenterology
|February 5, 2019
PubMed

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Pediatric pancreatitis diagnoses have risen, with unique risk factors but similar disease impact to adults. This review covers definitions, epidemiology, and management for childhood pancreatitis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Hepatology
  • Digestive Disease Research

Background:

  • Increasing incidence of acute, acute recurrent, and chronic pancreatitis in children over the last two decades.
  • Distinct risk factor profiles observed in pediatric pancreatitis compared to adult populations.
  • Comparable disease burden and quality of life impact between pediatric and adult pancreatitis patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review definitions, epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and management of pediatric pancreatitis.
  • To identify unique characteristics of childhood-onset pancreatitis.
  • To highlight research gaps and propose future recommendations for pediatric pancreatitis.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review on pediatric pancreatitis.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data and risk factors.
  • Synthesis of current diagnostic and management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Pediatric pancreatitis presents with a broad range of risk factors differing from adults.
  • Despite different etiology, the disease burden and quality of life impact are similar in children and adults.
  • Key areas for improvement in diagnosis and management have been identified.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric pancreatitis is a growing concern with distinct epidemiological features.
  • Further research is needed to understand unique aspects and optimize care for children.
  • Standardized approaches and targeted interventions are crucial for improving outcomes.

Keywords:
ChildrenDiabetesExocrine Pancreatic InsufficiencyGenetic

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