Definition : inflammation of the pancreas. Pancreatitis is classified as acute unless there are
computed tomographic or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographic findings of
chronic pancreatitis (International Symposium on Acute Pancreatitis, Atlanta, 1992).
The two most common forms of acute pancreatitis are alcoholic pancreatitis and gallstone
pancreatitis. [MeSH];
inflammation of the pancreas. Pancreatitis is classified as acute unless there are
computed tomographic or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographic findings of
chronic pancreatitis (International Symposium on Acute Pancreatitis, Atlanta, 1992).
The two most common forms of acute pancreatitis are alcoholic pancreatitis and gallstone
pancreatitis. [MeSH]
Associated condition of