exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Inability of the exocrine pancreas to produce and secrete an adequate amount of digestive enzymes into the small intestine. Patients present with symptoms of malabsorption syndrome, abdominal discomfort, and bloating. Causes include chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, and autoimmune disorders.
MONDO:0002356
pancreas disorder
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exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
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SPCC338.10c