The recurrence of
idiopathic pancreatitis can in many cases be prevented by laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery.
This finding is important when charting the causes of
idiopathic pancreatitis and courses of treatment.
In a multi-centre gastrointestinal surgery study, first - time
idiopathic pancreatitis patients were randomized into a surgery group and a control group..
Idiopathic pancreatitis is often caused by small gallstones that are difficult to observe prior to surgery, shows a study from the University of Eastern Finland.
Small gallstones were found in surgery from two out of three
idiopathic pancreatitis patients.
Not exact matches
Diet change Blockage such as hairball or foreign object Food intolerance or sensitivity Toxins Cancer Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease Intestinal obstruction Irritable bowel syndrome Kidney disease Liver disease Diabetes mellitus Hyperthyroidism
Pancreatitis Fungal infections Bowel Disease
Causes include
pancreatitis or
idiopathic pancreatic acinar atrophy, where the production of enzymes responsible for fat, protein and starch digestion is reduced.
Many cases of
pancreatitis are
idiopathic, meaning there is no known cause.
Comment: Lipid accumulation can be seen with
pancreatitis, endocrinopathy, hepatocellular insult, neoplasia,
idiopathic, and other rare conditions.
In most cases, the cause of
pancreatitis is
idiopathic; however, risk factors include:
Pancreatic inflammation or
pancreatitis in dogs is termed as an
idiopathic condition, as it can be caused by a variety of factors.
There are a myriad of causes of
pancreatitis, and most cases are considered
idiopathic — meaning that the cause is never identified.
In cats,
pancreatitis is referred to as being «
idiopathic», since there are many potential causes, although the exact trigger mechanism is not known.