Genetic Testing for Pancreatitis: Weighing the Options

Guest: Alphonso Brown, MD, MS

The causes of pancreatitis are often unknown, but we're learning that there are more potential causes than previously believed. Genetic causes are rare, but their detection has improved with new technology. What role might genetic testing play in correctly diagnosing and managing the condition? And what are the ramifications of genetic testing for the patient? Dr. Alphonso Brown, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and co-director of the Pancreas Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, joins host Dr. Mark DeLegge to discuss the application of genetics for patients with pancreatitis.