CFTR variants are associated with AIP.Because AIP patients with CFTR variants show slower and reduced steroid treatment responses, different treatments should be considered in AIP patients with CFTR variants.
Results of this year's investigations further elucidated the genetic associations of tropical pancreatitis, a reversible mislocalization of ductal CFTR in AIP, the association of asymptomatic pancreatic hyperenzymemia with pancreatic disorders, limitations of diagnostic tests for EPI, diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis by EUS and endoscopic pancreatic function testing and treatment of pain.