Tropical pancreatitis and fibrocalculous pancreatic diabetes--two sides of the same coin?
Tropical pancreatitis and fibrocalculous pancreatitic diabetes are usually considered two ends of the same disease although some studies suggest the likelihood of distinct entities. We report the occurrence of these two diseases in two siblings. The literature comparing the similarities and differences between them is briefly reviewed.
Rajesh
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Department of Gastroenterology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Amrita Lane, Elamakkara P.O, Cochin 682 026, Kerala, India.
Nair
Asha S
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Narayanan
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Balakrishnan
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D000328:Adult; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology*