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World J Clin Pediatr. Jan 9, 2022; 11(1): 27-37
Published online Jan 9, 2022. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i1.27
Table 2 Criteria Necessary for Genetic Testing of Pancreatitis related Gene Variants
Criteria necessary
Documented pancreatitis in a child without a definite cause
Acute recurrent pancreatitis without an identifiable etiology
Idiopathic chronic pancreatitis in patients younger than 25 years old
Family history of idiopathic chronic pancreatitis or acute recurrent pancreatitis
Relatives with known pancreatitis related gene mutations
Patients eligible for participation in approved study protocols