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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

  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hereditary
  • Autoimmune

Diagnosis

  • CECT abdomen

MRCP

  • Endoscopic ultrasonography

Treatment

  • Pain management using analgesic
  • Antioxidants
  • Pancreatic enzyme supplementation
  • ERCP and Stent placement
  • Celiac plexus block