Indonesian Journal of Endocrinology Metabolism and Diabetes (InaJEMD)
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): InaJEMD Vol. 2, No. 2

Fibrocalculous Pancreatic Diabetes (FCPD): A Rare Type of Pancreatogenic Diabetes

Ega Caesaria Pratama Putra (Unknown)
Eva Niamuzisilawati (Unknown)
Yulia Sekarsari (Unknown)
Brilliant Van Fitof Songso Rhomado (Unknown)
Supriyanto Kartodarsono (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Dec 2025

Abstract

FCPD is a rare form of secondary diabetes. FCPD is mainly found in the tropical region; it is characterized by diabetes, chronic abdominal pain, calcification of the pancreas, and steatorrhea. The Incidence of FCPD is often misdiagnosed with type 2 or type 1 diabetes mellitus. A 46-year-old man came with chief complaints of chronic abdominal pain. Abdominal radiography showed calcification in the pancreas. The patient was malnourished. Abdominal X-ray revealed pancreatic calcification, which was confirmed by an abdominal MSCT scan. C-Peptide decreased with an intermediate degree. The patient was given supportive therapy,and insulin was given to control his diabetes. FCPD is a morphological pancreas change caused by chronic tropical pancreatitis. The aetiology of chronic tropical pancreatitis is unknown. FCPD can be diagnosed by history taking and supporting examinations such as abdominal X-ray examination, ultrasound and abdominal CT Scan. C-peptide was examined to assess the function of pancreatic beta cells. The primary treatment for FCPD is insulin therapy; metformin or Sulfonylureas can be used in the early phase of diabetes. In reducing pain, non-steroidal analgesics are used as an option. The use of pancreatic enzyme supplementation can improve the nutritional status of patients. FCPD is a rare case, occurring mainly in tropical countries and in people who are malnourished. The primary treatment for FCPD is insulin therapy.

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Indonesian Journal of Endocrinology Metabolism and Diabetes (InaJEMD) is an open accessed online journal and comprehensive peer-reviewed medical journal published by the Indonesian Society of Endocrinology since 2024. Our main mission is to publish and disseminate research results that are relevant ...