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Detection of oncogenes in chronic pancreatitis.

ΤίτλοςDetection of oncogenes in chronic pancreatitis.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2003
AuthorsParamythiotis, D., Kleeff J., Schmidt J., Büchler M. W., & Friess H.
JournalHPB (Oxford)
Volume5
Issue4
Pagination214-25
Date Published2003
ISSN1365-182X
Abstract

BACKGROUND: The pathogenesis of chronic pancreatitis (CP) remains poorly understood. Recently, molecular biology has identified the genetic background for many patients with hereditary CP. In addition, a number of studies have focused on the detection of proto-oncogenes and tumour suppressor gene mutations in the pathogenesis of CP. So far, the use of these mutations (with the exception of mutations causing hereditary CP), as diagnostic and prognostic markers is still controversial.
DISCUSSION: It is well known that the risk of pancreatic cancer in patients with CP, especially the hereditary form, is high. At present, there is insufficient evidence to show a clear relationship between the development of pancreatic cancer and certain mutations. New biotechnological methods, such as DNA array expression analysis, expand our knowledge of the molecular pathogenesis of this disease and may help to develop specific diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic tools. However, until long-term studies examine the safety and efficacy of certain genetic markers, long-term follow-up of patients with CP who harbour mutations is needed.

DOI10.1080/13651820310017804
Alternate JournalHPB (Oxford)
PubMed ID18332990
PubMed Central IDPMC2020596

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