Macroamylasemia

Changed by Daniel J Bell, 19 Oct 2018

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Macroamylasaemia is the presence of serum amylase of a large molecular size, seen in both otherwise healthy individuals, butand also in various diseases. Amylase seems to be able to self-polymerise and/or form immune complexes with immunoglobulins.

Causes of Macroamylasemia

  • liver disease
  • diabetes mellitus
  • malignancy
  • malabsorption
  • autoimmune disorders 
  • -<p><strong>Macroamylasaemia </strong>is the presence of serum amylase of a large molecular size, seen in otherwise healthy individuals, but also in various diseases. Amylase seems to be able to self-polymerise and/or form immune complexes with immunoglobulins.</p><h4>Causes of Macroamylasemia</h4><ul>
  • +<p><strong>Macroamylasaemia </strong>is the presence of <a title="Amylase" href="/articles/amylase-1">serum amylase</a> of a large molecular size, seen in both otherwise healthy individuals, and also in various diseases. Amylase seems to be able to self-polymerise and/or form immune complexes with immunoglobulins.</p><h4>Causes of Macroamylasemia</h4><ul>

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  • 1. Cutolo M, Sulli A, Barone A, Picciotto A, Mangraviti S, Seriolo B, Accardo S. Macroamylasemia: a possible cause of unexplained hyperamylasemia in rheumatoid arthritis. (1995) British journal of rheumatology. 34 (3): 290-2. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7537158">Pubmed</a> <span class="ref_v4"></span>

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  • Pathology

Systems changed:

  • Gastrointestinal
  • Hepatobiliary

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