№ 14Gastroenterology17 min read
Acute and chronic pancreatitis
1. Big picture
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas caused by premature activation of pancreatic enzymes inside the gland.
There are two major exam patterns:
| Type | Core idea | Classic clinical pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Acute pancreatitis | Sudden pancreatic inflammation, potentially reversible | Severe epigastric pain radiating to the back + vomiting + r |
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