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Background
- Amylase is secreted by the pancreas into the duodenum where it aids the catabolism of carbohydrates to simple sugars[1]
- Damage to the pancreas or obstruction to the pancreatic duct causes the enzyme to enter the bloodstream.
Clinical Features
- Pain in the middle of the chest that radiates to the back
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sweating
- Weakness
- Jaundice
- Rapid pulse
- Steatorrhea
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Workup
Diagnosis
- Amylase level >100 U/dl
Management
Disposition
See Also
External Links
References
- ↑ Concise Book of Medical Laboratory Technology: Methods and Interpretations. 2nd Edition. 2015. Ramnik Sood. ISBN: 978-93-5152-333-8. Pag. 519.