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Question 7#

The etiology associated with chronic calcific pancreatitis is:

A. Hyperparathyroidism
B. Hyperlipidemia
C. Alcohol abuse
D. All of the above

Correct Answer is D

Comment:

This type is the largest subgroup in the classification scheme proposed by Singer and Chari, and includes patients with calcific pancreatitis of most etiologies (Table below). Although the majority of patients with calcific pancreatitis have a history of alcohol abuse, stone formation and parenchymal calcification can develop in a variety of etiologic subgroups; hereditary pancreatitis and tropical pancreatitis are particularly noteworthy for the formation of stone disease. The clinician should therefore avoid the assumption that calcific pancreatitis confirms the diagnosis of alcohol abuse.

Classification of chronic pancreatitis based on etiologic causes: