[Acute pancreatitis in cystic fibrosis]

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 1996 Aug;88(8):576-9.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Cystic fibrosis is the most prevalent hereditary disease in the Caucasian race. It is a multisystemic alteration that affects the quality and quantitative properties of exocrine secretions. The pancreas develops a progressive atrophy causing steatorrhoea and nutritive deficiencies. Acute pancreatitis is an unusual complication. The pancreatic atrophy prevents the inflammatory response. Published series suggest that pancreatitis in 0.5%, including patients without pancreatic insufficiency. We present two cases with cystic fibrosis, with and without pancreatic insufficiency, who developed acute pancreatitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Cystic Fibrosis / complications*
  • Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pancreatitis / complications*
  • Pancreatitis / therapy