Hypoamylasemia

What it means

The concentration of amylase in the blood circulation is below the lower limit of normal.

Amylase is an enzyme that helps digest glycogen and starch. It is produced mainly in the pancreas and salivary glands.

Rare diseases that can present with this2

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Decreased circulating amylase level