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An Obstructive Chronic Pancreatitis Model Established Through Electrocoagulation
Published on: October 31, 2025
Hereditary Pancreatitis
Mantej Sehmbhi1, Aimee Lee Lucas2
1Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West Hospitals, 1000 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10019, USA.
Abstract:
There are multiple genetic defects associated with hereditary pancreatitis, which have variable penetrance. Important genes include PRSS1, serine protease inhibitor Kazal type 1, and cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator. Disease pathogenesis is typically through trypsin dysregulation, intracellular stress, or altered pancreatic duct physiology. There is considerable variability in epidemiology, clinical manifestation, and prognosis between the known variants. Management should include environmental risk factor modification, monitoring for endocrine and exocrine insufficiency and malnutrition, screening for pancreatic cancer if appropriate, and a multidisciplinary approach to address long-term complications and quality of life for patients and families.
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