Abstract
A case of fibrocalculous pancreatic diabetes in a 12-year old boy is described. A medline literature search back to 1966 revealed that no cases had been reported from East Africa. We reviewed the literature and suggest that the condition is probably under-reported.
MeSH terms
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Abdominal Pain / etiology*
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Africa, Eastern
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Calcinosis / complications*
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Calcinosis / diagnosis*
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Child
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Child Nutrition Disorders / etiology*
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Chronic Disease
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Diabetes Mellitus / etiology*
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Fibrosis
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Humans
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Male
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Pancreatitis / complications*
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Pancreatitis / diagnosis*
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Tropical Medicine*