Chronic Pancreatitis in Children

About Chronic Pancreatitis

Chronic pancreatitis is rare in children. Trauma to the pancreas and hereditary pancreatitis are two known causes of childhood pancreatitis. Children with cystic fibrosis (a progressive, disabling, and incurable lung disease) may also develop pancreatitis. But more often, the cause of chronic pancreatitis in children is unknown.

Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

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