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	Chronic pancreatitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Patients with chronic pancreatitis can present with persistent abdominal pain or steatorrhea (diarrhea resulting from malabsorption of the fats in food, typically very bad-smelling and equally hard on the patient), as well as severe nausea.
		The causes of relapsing chronic pancreatitis are similar to those of acute pancreatitis, though gallstone-associated pancreatitis is predominantly acute or relapsing-acute in nature, and more cases of chronic pancreatitis are of undetermined or idiopathic origin.
		Serum amylase and lipase may well not be elevated in cases of advanced chronic pancreatitis, but are often used as markers for detecting pancreatic inflamation in undiagnosed patients.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chronic_pancreatitis (410 words)

	Acute pancreatitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Recovery may be followed by development of pancreatic pseudocyst, pancreatic dysfunction (malabsorption due to exocrine failure) or diabetes mellitus.
		Histopathology The acute pancreatitis (acute hemorrhagic pancreatic necrosis) is characterized by acute inflammation and necrosis of pancreas parenchyma, focal enzymic necrosis of pancreatic fat and vessels necrosis - hemorrhage.
		Surgery is indicated for (i) infected pancreatic necrosis and (ii) diagnostic uncertainty and (iii)complications.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Acute_pancreatitis (1419 words)

	UpToDate Patient information: Acute pancreatitis
		Acute pancreatitis refers to inflammation of the pancreas and is associated with sudden onset of severe abdominal pain.
		— In acute pancreatitis, an x-ray of the abdomen may reveal a normal appearance of the digestive tract or abnormalities that are characteristic of acute pancreatitis.
		Acute pancreatitis: interobserver agreement and correlation of CT and MR cholangiopancreatography with outcome.
	patients.uptodate.com /topic.asp?file=digestiv/2957 (3260 words)

	Acute Pancreatitis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Pancreatitis is an infrequently recognized cause of abdominal pain in children.
		Many etiologies of chronic pancreatitis are similar to those of acute pancreatitis, and there are a significant number of idiopathic causes in both groups.
		Hereditary pancreatitis is the second most common inherited disorder of the pancreas, and the second most common cause worldwide of recurrent pancreatitis.
	home.coqui.net /myrna/pancr.htm (1033 words)

	Acute Pancreatitis - The National Pancreas Foundation
		Acute pancreatitis is a condition in which the pancreas becomes inflamed.
		By convention, acute disease is characterized by a normal pancreas that becomes inflamed prior to the attack and once the attack resolves the pancreas returns to normal.
		Treatment of acute pancreatitis is directed at eliminating the causes of the disease and supporting the patient.
	www.pancreasfoundation.org /cgi/csNews/csNews.cgi?database=learn_pancreatitis.db&command=viewone&id=1&op=t (502 words)

	Pancreatitis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Acute pancreatitis occurs suddenly and lasts for a short period of time and usually resolves.
		Acute pancreatitis is usually caused by gallstones or by drinking too much alcohol, but these aren't the only causes.
		Acute pancreatitis usually begins with pain in the upper abdomen that may last for a few days.
	digestive.niddk.nih.gov /ddiseases/pubs/pancreatitis/index.htm (1870 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Acute pancreatitis
		Acute pancreatitis is an inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the pancreas.
		Acute pancreatitis may also be caused by abnormal anatomy of the pancreas (pancreas divisum), genetic factors (hereditary pancreatitis), high lipid levels in the blood (hypertriglyceridemia), and complications of cystic fibrosis.
		The death rate is high with hemorrhagic pancreatitis or necrotizing pancreatitis and complications such as liver, heart, or kidney impairment may occur.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000287.htm (703 words)

	acute pancreatitis
		Pancreatic damage occurs when the digestive enzymes are activated and begin attacking the pancreas.
		Acute pancreatitis occurs in patients with a history of gallstone disease or heavy alcohol consumption.
		Acute pancreatitis is suspected when a patient has symptoms and has risk factors such as alcohol ingestion or gallstone disease.
	cms.clevelandclinic.org /digestivedisease/body.cfm?id=71 (750 words)

	SSAT - Physician Guidelines - Treatment Of Acute Pancreatitis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Pancreatic necrosis, estimated on early, contrast-enhanced helical CT is a specific predictor of morbidity and mortality.
		Severe pancreatitis is often associated with a marked increase in microvascular permeability, leading to large volume losses of intravascular fluid into the tissues, thereby decreasing perfusion of the lungs, kidneys, and other organs.
		Pancreatic surgery should preferably be performed by surgeons with special knowledge, training and experience in the management of pancreatic disease.
	www.ssat.com /cgi-bin/acupanc6.cgi?affiliation=other (1130 words)

	Acute Pancreatitis: Pancreatitis: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Acute pancreatitis is sudden inflammation of the pancreas that may be mild or life threatening but that usually subsides.
		In severe acute pancreatitis (necrotizing pancreatitis), blood and pancreatic fluid may escape into the abdominal cavity, diminishing blood volume and resulting in a large drop in blood pressure, possibly causing shock (see Shock).
		However, in pancreatitis with severe damage and bleeding, or when the inflammation is not confined to the pancreas, the death rate can be as high as 10 to 50%.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec09/ch124/ch124b.html (1795 words)

	The District of Columbia Academy of Veterinary Medicine
		While it is tempting to equate mild acute pancreatitis with pancreatic edema, and severe or fatal pancreatitis with pancreatic necrosis, this relationship has not been critically examined in patients with naturally occurring pancreatitis, as the pancreas is rarely visualized or biopsied in patients with mild, self-limiting pancreatitis.
		Chronic pancreatitis is characterized by fibrosis and low grade mononuclear inflammation and may be a sequela of recurrent acute pancreatitis or a subclinical disease process that may present as diabetes mellitus or exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI).
		Acute pancreatitis and its complications (infection, pseudocyst or abscess formation) should also be considered in the differential diagnosis of icterus and pyrexia.
	www.dcavm.org /00oct.htm (17477 words)

	eMedicine - Pancreatitis, Acute : Article by Paul Yakshe, MD
		Pancreas divisum is a failure of the dorsal and ventral pancreatic ducts to fuse during embryogenesis.
		Because microlithiasis and biliary sludge are probably the most common causes of idiopathic pancreatitis, and since these causes are not always detected by conventional imaging studies, a patient with recurrent idiopathic pancreatitis should probably have his or her gallbladder removed before procedures associated with a higher risk of complications are performed.
		This is a nonviable area of pancreatic parenchyma that is often associated with peripancreatic fat necrosis and is principally diagnosed with the aid of dynamic spiral CT scans.
	www.emedicine.com /MED/topic1720.htm (8004 words)

	Information about Pancreatitis
		The result of chronic pancreatitis is an inability to properly digest fat caused by a lack of pancreatic enzymes.
		Acute pancreatitis is usually caused by drinking too much alcohol or by gallstones.
		Some of the complications from pancreatitis are: low blood pressure, heart failure, kidney failure, ARDS (adult respiratory distress syndrome), diabetes, ascites, accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, and cysts or abscesses in the pancreas.
	www.mamashealth.com /pancreatitis.asp (429 words)

	Pancreatitis
		Most cases of acute pancreatitis are caused either by alcohol abuse or by gallstones.
		During acute attacks, high levels of amylase (a digestive enzyme formed in the pancreas) are found in the blood.
		After all signs of acute pancreatitis are gone, the doctor will determine the cause and try to prevent future attacks.
	www.dccc.edu /health/pancrts.htm (1544 words)

	Pets with Diabetes: Pancreatitis and Diabetes
		Pancreatitis can be acute - meaning the inflammation occurs suddenly, or chronic - where the inflammation is slow and gradually occurs over a long period of time.
		For acute pancreatitis, dogs are hospitalized and are not allowed to drink or eat any food for 3 to 5 days.
		When a single attack of acute pancreatitis occurs, avoiding a high fat diet may be all that is needed to prevent another attack from occurring.
	www.petdiabetes.org /pancreatitis.htm (1063 words)

	THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 3, Ch. 26, Pancreatitis
		Pancreatitis is classified as either acute or chronic.
		Acute pancreatitis refers to an acute inflammation that resolves both clinically and histologically.
		The histologic changes in chronic pancreatitis are irreversible and tend to progress, resulting in serious loss of exocrine and endocrine pancreatic function and deterioration of pancreatic structure.
	www.merck.com /pubs/mmanual/section3/chapter26/26a.htm (90 words)

	Acute Pancreatitis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Acute pancreatitis is a sudden attack causing inflammation of the pancreas and usually associated with severe upper abdominal pain.
		The primary symptom of acute pancreatitis is severe pain in the middle of your upper abdomen, often radiating to the back.
		The exact cause of acute pancreatitis may differ among different patients, but in general it is not well understood.
	www.ucpancreas.org /pancreatitis.htm (609 words)

	Pancreatitis
		Acute pancreatitis usually begins soon after the damage to the pancreas begins.
		Pancreatitis can occur in all ages, although it is very rare in children.
		Pancreatitis occurs in men and women, although chronic pancreatitis is more common in men than in women.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /pancreatitis/article_em.htm (386 words)

	Acute pancreatitis definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		The cause of acute pancreatitis is most often alcohol abuse or gallstones.
		During acute attacks of pancreatitis, high levels of amylase (a digestive enzyme formed in the pancreas) are found in the blood.
		Pancreatitis - Medical information produced by doctors regarding both acute and chronic pancreatitis; including description, causes, symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and treatment.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=16730 (776 words)

	Acute pancreatitis Encyclopedia Search - Drug Price Search
		Acute pancreatitis is an inflammation (irritation and swelling with presence of extra immune cells) of the pancreas.
		It is thought that enzymes normally secreted by the pancreas in an inactive form become activated inside the pancreas and start to digest the pancreatic tissue.
		Prevention of acute pancreatitis is associated with prevention of the causative disorders.
	www.drug-price-search.com /encyclopedia/?encyclopedia_name_url=169&level=2 (600 words)

	What is pancreatitis? - Endocrinology Health Guide
		Women are one-and-a-half times more likely than men to have acute pancreatitis caused by gallstones.
		Acute pancreatitis usually involves a single "attack," after which the pancreas returns to normal.
		With chronic pancreatitis, permanent damage occurs to the pancreas and its function, often leading to fibrosis (scarring).
	www.umm.edu /endocrin/pancreat.htm (160 words)

	Pancreatitis
		Pancreatitis can be acute — appearing suddenly and lasting for a few days — or it can be chronic, developing gradually and persisting over many years.
		Acute pancreatitis comes on suddenly, usually with mild to severe pain in your upper abdomen that may radiate to your back and occasionally to your chest.
		Because laboratory tests can't confirm a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis, your doctor may request an ultrasound or computerized tomography (CT) scan of your abdomen to examine your pancreas and to check for gallstones, a duct problem, or destruction of the gland.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00371.html (3144 words)

	Pancreatitis Testing - Acute and Chronic: CFTR, PRSS1, SPINK1 -Ambry Genetics
		However, all clinical, histologic and functional characteristics of an attack are resolved in acute pancreatitis once the disease trigger has been removed, while chronic pancreatitis is a progressive inflammatory disease leading to irreversible pancreatic injury.
		Pancreatitis is a severe contributor to morbidity in industrialized and developing countries worldwide.
		Chronic pancreatitis is a complex clinical disorder, which on occasion is due to alterations in the CFTR and/or PRSS1 and/or SPINK1 genes generally detected by the Ambry Test: Pancreatitis except as noted above.
	www.ambrygen.com /ts/ts_pan.htm (973 words)

	Pancreatitis - Acute
		Pancreatitis is a condition in which the pancrease becomes swollen and tender.
		Acute pancreatitis that is caused by drinking alcohol can turn into chronic pancreatitis with continued alcohol use.
		The best treatment option, even after only one episode of acute pancreatitis, is to simply stop drinking.
	www.csmc.edu /pf_5621.html (452 words)

	Pancreatic and Biliary Diseases - Acute Pancreatitis
		Acute pancreatitis, which affects between 50,000 and 80,000 Americans each year, comes on suddenly, with the organ swelling and releasing the enzymes within it into the duodenum.
		It will also show if there is fluid in the abdomen or pancreatic "pseudocysts" (pockets of enzymes that can burst, damaging nearby tissues and organs).
		Since gallstones are a major cause of acute pancreatitis, people at risk of gallstones are also at risk for acute pancreatitis.
	www.csmc.edu /2204.html (560 words)

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