Chronic pancreatitis
(Pancreatitis chronica)
Despite similar symptoms and risk factors, chronic pancreatitis (CP) significantly differs from acute pancreatitis. The disease characterises itself by permanent and progressing destruction of the organ (fibrosis, calcifications, atrophy) leading to irreversible impairment of digesting enzymes and hormones excretion (most ...
Medical tests
- Abdominal USG
- X-ray of abdomen
- Computed tomography
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Other info
- Number of morbidities in view of sex:
women 50% men 50% - Specialists:
- Surgeon - Immediate contact with the doctor
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