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Pancreatic diseases in children
A Lerner1, D Branski, E Lebenthal
1Department of Pediatrics, Carmel Medical Center, B. Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel.
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|February 1, 1996
Summary
Congenital pancreatic anomalies and hereditary diseases are reviewed. Pediatric acute pancreatitis differs from adult causes, with viral infections, drugs, and trauma being more common in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Pancreatology
- Medical Genetics
Background:
- Congenital anomalies of the exocrine pancreas are diverse.
- Hereditary pancreatic diseases encompass generalized and isolated forms.
- Pediatric pancreatitis etiology differs significantly from adult pancreatitis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review congenital anomalies of the exocrine pancreas.
- To discuss generalized and isolated hereditary pancreatic diseases.
- To emphasize the differences in causes of acute pancreatitis between children and adults.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of congenital pancreatic anomalies.
- Review of hereditary pancreatic diseases.
- Comparative analysis of pediatric and adult pancreatitis etiologies.
Main Results:
- Common congenital anomalies of the exocrine pancreas are identified.
- Key generalized and isolated hereditary pancreatic diseases are discussed.
- Frequent causes of acute pancreatitis in children include viral infections, drug induction, and trauma, unlike in adults.
Conclusions:
- Understanding congenital pancreatic anomalies is crucial for pediatric care.
- Hereditary factors play a significant role in pancreatic diseases.
- Distinct etiologies of acute pancreatitis in pediatric populations necessitate tailored diagnostic and treatment approaches.