What Causes Pancreatic Elastase?

Posted on Fri, 2 Dec 2016

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Question : What is Pancreatic Elastcaste-(spelling may be incorrect) onstese. Recent diagnosis, appt w/specialist in two weeks, would like to know now what this means. Had colonoscopy & Endoscopy, the results were negative. Scheduled for PET scan next week. We would just like to know what the diagnosis means before then.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.

Pancreatic elastaze is a finding which tells us how well is pancreas exocrine functions. It means, enzymes secretion. Low values are seen if there is pancreas insufficiency such as pancreatitis, pseudocyst, tumors... PET scan will rule out tumors and if there is pancreas insufficiency then it's functions may be replaced with pills such as Kreon.

Feel free to ask further

Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (2 days later)

He had to discontinue Creon because of nausea and upset stomach. I will contact his Gastro. doctor Monday to see if there is something else he can try. Thank you for your prompt reply.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You re welcome

Detailed Answer:
you 're welcome. if you have any further questions,feel free to ask.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T