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CFTR gene mutation in patients with apparently idiopathic pancreatitis: lack of phenotype-genotype correlation.
Pancreatology : official journal of the International Association of Pancreatology (IAP) ... [et al.] - 1 Jan 2010
Pelletier Anne-Laure, Bienvenu Thierry, Rebours Vinciane, O'Toole Dermot, Hentic Olivia, Maire Frédérique, Hammel Pascal, Ruszniewski Philippe, Lévy Philippe
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Despite an extensive search, no cause is found for recurrent acute/chronic pancreatitis (idiopathic pancreatitis (IP)) in about 20% of patients. In these patients, CFTR gene mutations may be identified. The aims of this study were (1) to describe the natural history of pancreatitis associated with the CFTR mutation, (2) to look for genotype-phenotype correlations, and (3) to examine the...
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