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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
There are different forms of pancreatitis, which are different in causes and symptoms, and require different treatment.
Classification
Acute Pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis is a rapidly-onset inflammation of the pancreas. Depending on its severity, it can have severe complications and high mortality despite treatment. While mild cases are often successfully treated with conservative measures, such asNPO (abstaining from any oral intake) and IV fluid rehydration, severe cases may require admission to the ICU or even surgery (often more than one intervention) to deal with complications of the disease process.
Chronic Pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis is a long-standing inflammatory disease of the pancreas characterized by irreversible change to pancreatic structure and function related to inflammation and fibrosis. Pancreatitis presents as a complex of pain and poor quality of life[1] and, as it advances, develops symptoms related to exocrine and endocrine insufficiency, manifesting asmalabsorption or diabetes.[2]
Hereditary Pancreatitis
Hereditary pancreatitis is a genetic disease affecting enzyme production in the pancreas.
References
- ↑ Pezilli et al. Pancreatectomy for Pancreatic Disease and Quality of Life. JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(1 Suppl.):118-131.
- ↑ Ammann RW. A clinically based classification system for alcoholic chronic pancreatitis: summary of an international workshop on chronic pancreatitis. Pancreas 1997; 14: 215–21.