causes of steatorrhea disorder
Causes of Steatorrhea. Steatorrhea is caused by fat malabsorption due to cystic fibrosis, lipase deficiency or liver disorders. List of causes of Steatorrhea. Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Steatorrhea) that could possibly cause Steatorrhea includes:
Steatorrhea can also be caused by conditions that affect the pancreas including: Congenital pancreatic lipase deficiency (an abnormality of lipase production in the pancreas that is present at birth). Cystic fibrosis (genetic disorder that interferes with lung and pancreatic function) Pancreatic cancer.