Chronic pancreatitis

Etiology

  • Alcoholism
  • Chronic pancreatic obstruction by stricture, stone, or tumor
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hereditary pancreatitis
  • Abdominal trauma
  • Tropical pancreatitis (tropical Africa & Asia)
  • Autoimmune chronic pancreatitis
  • Idiopathic

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Last updated: December 1, 2014