Steatorrhea may indicate
pancreas insufficiency which for example occurs in
Shwachman Diamond Syndrome and Cystic Fibrosis.
Steatorrhea
Last modified
5 January 2019
LOINC
25907-7 Pancreatic Elastase in Stool
16142-2 : Fat [Mass/time] in 24 hour Stool
Feature
The diapers of the baby contain foul-smelling fatty faeces. This can be a sign of steatorrhea, which may indicate:
- Shwachman Diamond Syndrome
- Cystic Fibrosis
Rare Condition
Shwachman Diamond Syndrome
Shwachman-Diamond syndrome is complex condition which affects different body functions.
The pancreas produces less enzymes for the uptake of food.
The bone marrow malfunctions and...
Disease
Exocrine Pancreas Insufficiency is usually diagnosed in the first year...
