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Chronic pancreatitis and inflammatory bowel disease.
Clinical Radiology
|March 1, 1979
Summary
Five patients with chronic pancreatitis also had inflammatory bowel disease, a higher incidence than expected. This study explores the potential link between these two conditions.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Chronic pancreatitis is a complex gastrointestinal disorder.
- Inflammatory bowel disease encompasses conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
- The co-occurrence of these conditions may suggest shared etiological factors or complications.