Which of the following is false regarding hereditary pancreatitis?
Correct Answer: Autosomal recessive inheritance
Description: Hereditary pancreatitis: Early age of onset Hereditary pancreatitis gene is located on chromosome 7. Mutations in ion codons 29 (exon 2) and 122 (exon 3) of the cationic trypsinogen gene Autosomal dominant pattern C/F- Recurring attacks of severe abdominal pain Patients frequently develop pancreatic calcification, diabetes mellitus, and steatorrhea Increased incidence of pancreatic carcinoma Serum amylase and lipase levels may be elevated during acute attacks but are usually normal.
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