The effect of primary hyperparathyroidism on pancreatic exocrine function
ConclusionsChronic hypercalcemia in primary hyperparathyroidism did not decrease the fecal elastase level, which is an indirect indicator of chronic pancreatitis; therefore, chronic hypercalcemia in PHPT may not cause chronic pancreatitis.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
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