Genetic Disorders of the Exocrine Pancreas

Download or read book Genetic Disorders of the Exocrine Pancreas written by Peter R. Durie and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication summarizes important new scientific information and provides guidelines for genetic testing for hereditary pancreatitis as well as guidelines for the prevention, screening, and treatment of pancreatic cancer in hereditary pancreatitis. It also includes chapters on neonatal screening for cystic fibrosis, gene mutations in idiopathic pancreatitis, and clinical phenotypes of Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome. This book is required reading for all individuals with an interest in pancreatic disease.