Article
Germline multigene panel testing in acute and chronic pancreatitis.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2024
Ramsey Mitchell L, Heald Brandie, Gokun Yevgeniya, Baker Josie, Groce J Royce, Han Samuel, Hart Phil A, Krishna Somashekar G, Lara Luis F, Lee Peter J, Papachristou Georgios I, Pearlman Rachel, Poll Sarah, Roberts Maegan E, Stanich Peter P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Germline genetic testing is recommended for younger patients with idiopathic pancreatitis but there has been a lack of consensus in recommendations for those over age 35. We aimed to analyze the results of genetic testing among subjects of varying ages. METHODS: Individuals who underwent germline multigene testing for pancreatitis susceptibility genes (CASR, CFTR, CPA1, CTRC, PRSS1, SPINK1)...
Topics
- Humans
- Adult
- Female
- Male
- Genetic Testing
- Middle Aged
- Pancreatitis, Chronic
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Germ-Line Mutation
- Aged
