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[Frequency of CFTR gene mutations in idiopathic pancreatitis].
Gastroenterologie clinique et biologique - 1 Apr 2003
Maire Frédérique, Bienvenu Thierry, Ngukam Angèle, Hammel Pascal, Ruszniewski Philippe, Lévy Philippe
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: The prevalence of mutations in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) gene in idiopathic chronic pancreatitis has been shown to be increased. The aim of this study was to prospectively analyze the frequency of such mutations in a homogeneous group of patients with idiopathic pancreatitis studied in a French Gastroenterology department. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between April 1999...
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