Serum pancreatic enzymes and imaging in paediatric acute pancreatitis: Does lipase diagnostic superiority justify eliminating amylase testing ?
Conclusions: Serum amylase, serum lipase and imaging should continue for the conclusive diagnosis of AP in children. Simultaneous serum amylase measurement helped diagnose AP with non-diagnostic lipase.
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mohammed H AlEdreesi Mohammed B AlAwamy Source Type: research
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