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==Elevated steatocrit== |
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An elevated steatocrit is indicative of fat malabsorption resulting in[[steatorrhea]]. The generally resulting from pancreatic exocrine insufficiency but can also occur with severe small bowel disease i. e. [[celiac disease]], liver diseases such as [[Primary Biliary Cirrhosis]] and medications inhibiting fat absorption such as [[orlistat]]. |
An elevated steatocrit is indicative of fat malabsorption resulting in [[steatorrhea]]. The generally resulting from pancreatic exocrine insufficiency but can also occur with severe small bowel disease i. e. [[celiac disease]], liver diseases such as [[Primary Biliary Cirrhosis]] and medications inhibiting fat absorption such as [[orlistat]]. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Medical test]] |
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* [[Steatorrhea]] |
* [[Steatorrhea]] |
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* [[Stool test]]s |
* [[Stool test]]s |
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== References == |
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<ref>Phuapradit P, Narang A, Mendonca P, Harris D, and Baum J. The steatocrit: A simple method for estimating stool fat content in newborn infants. Arch Dis Child. 1981;56(9):725–727.</ref> [http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1627297] |
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<ref>Amann ST, Josephson SA, Toskes PP. Acid steatocrit: a simple, rapid gravimetric method to determine steatorrhea. Am J Gastroenterol. 1997;92:2280-2284.</ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9399770] |
<ref>Amann ST, Josephson SA, Toskes PP. Acid steatocrit: a simple, rapid gravimetric method to determine steatorrhea. Am J Gastroenterol. 1997;92:2280-2284.</ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9399770] |
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<ref>Sugai E, Srur G, Vazquez H, et al. Steatocrit: a reliable semiquantitative method for detection of steatorrhea. J Clin Gastroenterol. 1994;19:206-209.</ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7806830] |
<ref>Sugai E, Srur G, Vazquez H, et al. Steatocrit: a reliable semiquantitative method for detection of steatorrhea. J Clin Gastroenterol. 1994;19:206-209.</ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7806830] |
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Revision as of 18:25, 22 September 2009
Definition
Steatocrit or Acid steatocrit is a simple, rapid gravimetric method to determine steatorrhea. The test is simple, rapid, inexpensive, and reliable. It is a semiquantitative test that can be used when other methods are impractical.
Elevated steatocrit
An elevated steatocrit is indicative of fat malabsorption resulting in steatorrhea. The generally resulting from pancreatic exocrine insufficiency but can also occur with severe small bowel disease i. e. celiac disease, liver diseases such as Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and medications inhibiting fat absorption such as orlistat.
See also
References
- ^ Phuapradit P, Narang A, Mendonca P, Harris D, and Baum J. The steatocrit: A simple method for estimating stool fat content in newborn infants. Arch Dis Child. 1981;56(9):725–727.
- ^ Amann ST, Josephson SA, Toskes PP. Acid steatocrit: a simple, rapid gravimetric method to determine steatorrhea. Am J Gastroenterol. 1997;92:2280-2284.
- ^ Sugai E, Srur G, Vazquez H, et al. Steatocrit: a reliable semiquantitative method for detection of steatorrhea. J Clin Gastroenterol. 1994;19:206-209.