Fat absorption was assessed on two or more occasions in 12 of 14 patients with Shwachman syndrome. Of 11 children who initially had steatorrhea, 6 were subsequently found to have normal fat excretion.

Unless a person is born with an unusual, inherited, genetic disorder (such as cystic fibrosis, hereditary pancreatitis, or Shwachman–Diamond syndrome), the pancreas generally functions silently ...

Claire Osborne says of her daughter, Ella. Ella has Shwachman Diamond Syndrome II, causing her knees to bend inwards and causing severe pain. Ella was referred for psychological support in 2022 ...