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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

The most potent risk factor in the development of acute pancreatitis is alcoholism. Other common risk factors include abdominal trauma, family history, hypertriglyceridemia, cystic fibrosis, renal failure, SLE, and certain medications.

Risk Factors

Risk factors for acute pancreatitis include:

• Abdominal injury
• Alcoholism
• Cystic fibrosis
• Family history of pancreatitis
• Hypertriglyceridemia - high triglycerides
• Family history of Hypertriglyceridemia
• Renal failure
• SLE
• Drugs
• Male gender