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Histopathology of SPINK-1 Hereditary Pancreatitis.
International journal of surgical pathology - 1 Aug 2021
Felicelli Christopher, Pezhouh Maryam K
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary pancreatitis is a rare form of recurrent acute pancreatitis that typically has an onset in early adulthood. We report a rare case of hereditary pancreatitis in an individual with a serine protease inhibitor Kazal type 1 (SPINK1) mutation. Histologically the pancreas showed features of chronic pancreatitis with variable fibrosis, acinar destruction, and prominent inspissated secretions within the...
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