Hereditary chronic pancreatitis

Description

Hereditary chronic pancreatitis is a very rare form of childhood onset chronic pancreatitis. With the exception of an earlier onset and a slower progression the clinical course, the morphological features and laboratory findings of HCP do not differ from those present in patients with alcoholic chronic pancreatitis.

Exclusions from above levels

• DC30.Y – Cystic fibrosis of pancreas with pancreatic insufficiency
• DC35.2 – Pancreatic steatorrhoea
• 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases