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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Signs & Symptoms

 Increased flatulence
Ref: Uptodate [ Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency]
Loose stools
Ref: Uptodate [ Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency]
Cramping
Ref: Uptodate [ Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency]
Foul-smelling stools
Ref: Uptodate [ Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency]

Physical Examination

 Pancreatic ductal dilatation
Note: due to Chronic pancreatitis
Ref: Uptodate [ Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency]

Lab / Serology

 Chronic steatorrhea
Ref: Uptodate [ Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency]
Positive jejunal aspirate culture (negative symptom)
Ref: Uptodate [ Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency]
Overt steatorrhea
Ref: Uptodate [ Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency]

Imagin Study

 Enlargement of the pancreas
Note: due to Chronic pancreatitis
Ref: Uptodate [ Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency]
Pancreatic calcifications
Note: due to Chronic pancreatitis
Ref: Uptodate [ Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency]
Pancreatic ductal dilatation
Note: due to Chronic pancreatitis
Ref: Uptodate [ Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency]

Complication

Risk Factors

Cause

 Chronic pancreatitis
Ref: Uptodate [ Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency]
Shwachman-Diamond syndrome
Ref: Uptodate [ Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency]
Gastric resection
Ref: Uptodate [ Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency]

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