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Chronic pancreatitis
It is a chronic inflammation , fibrosis and eventual destruction of ductal , exocrine and endocrine defects.
Patient may present with abdominal pain , oily stool (steatorrhea) or diabetes
Causes
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Alcohol
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Tobacco
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Hypercalcemia
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Hereditary
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Autoimmune
Diagnosis
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CECT abdomen
MRCP
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Endoscopic ultrasonography
Treatment
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Pain management using analgesic
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Antioxidants
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Pancreatic enzyme supplementation
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ERCP and Stent placement
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Celiac plexus block
