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A Case Report on Protease Serine 1 (PRSS1)-Related Acute Pancreatitis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a multifactorial disease. Genetic predisposition as the etiology of AP is rare. We report the case of a 29-year-old male patient who presented with symptoms suggestive of AP. A complete workup, including genetic analysis, revealed the presence of both protease serine 1 (PRSS1) and UDP Glucuronosyltransferase family 1 member A1 (UGT1A1) mutations. Both PRSS1 and UGT1A1 mutations can cause AP by different mechanisms. This case has been reported because of the novelty of the two different genetic mutations in the same individual that could independently increase pancreatitis risk. The possible synergistic effect has not been reported previously. Understanding this interaction emphasizes the importance of genetic testing in AP.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.80616

Authors: Vimalraj Vijayakumar, Premkumar K, Ratnakar Kini P

Institution: Madras Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408470395