Chronic pancreatitis:
Characterised by persistent inflammation and irregular fibrosis replacing parts of the normal pancreatic parenchyma progressive and irreversible pancreatic dysfunction
May result in diabetes mellitus.
Aetiology:
70-80% due to chronic alcoholism
Clinical features:
Insidious onset of abdominal pain – half have had episodes of acute pancreatitis;
Management:
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