Difference between revisions of "EPI"

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*Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a syndrome caused by insufficient synthesis and secretion of digestive enzymes by the exocrine portion of the pancreas
 
*Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a syndrome caused by insufficient synthesis and secretion of digestive enzymes by the exocrine portion of the pancreas

Revision as of 09:46, 7 August 2007

BACK TO PANCREAS - DEVELOPMENTAL
BACK TO PANCREAS - DEGENERATIVE
BACK TO PANCREAS - INFLAMMATORY
BACK TO PANCREAS - PROLIFERATIVE
  • Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a syndrome caused by insufficient synthesis and secretion of digestive enzymes by the exocrine portion of the pancreas
  • Leading to insufficient activity of digestive enzymes in the lumen of the small intestine
  • Pancreas has considerable functional reserve, large proportion needs to be non-functional to show signs of EPI
  • Most common in dog - usually associated with pancreatic atrophy or chronic pancreatitis