is pancreatitis hereditary
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, and some forms are known to cause pancreatitis. Symptoms of hereditary pancreatitis may begin as early as childhood and may present as an isolated symptom or as part of a rare genetic syndrome. Hereditary pancreatitis can be inherited in a number of ways, depending on the gene(s) involved. One common cause of hereditary pancreatitis involves mutations in the PRSS1 gene.1,3 PRSS1 codes for an enzyme called cationic trypsinogen, which aids in digestion.