Genetic mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of tropical calcific pancreatitis.
World J Gastroenterol
; 15(3): 264-9, 2009 Jan 21.
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| ID: mdl-19140225
ABSTRACT
Chronic pancreatitis is known to be a heterogeneous disease with varied etiologies. Tropical calcific pancreatitis (TCP) is a severe form of chronic pancreatitis unique to developing countries. With growing evidence of genetic factors contributing to the pathogenesis of TCP, this review is aimed at compiling the available information in this field. We also propose a two hit model to explain the sequence of events in the pathogenesis of TCP.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Calcinosis
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Pancreatitis Crónica
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
World J Gastroenterol
Asunto de la revista:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Año:
2009
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
India