What is Chronic Pancreatitis: How to Answer Exam Questions

❤️ Support us - transfer to a VISA card 4355053921990398 (ARMEN ASTVATSATRYAN) via Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a long-standing inflammation of the pancreas that leads to irreversible damage and scarring. The major etiological factors include: • Alcohol Abuse: Most common cause in adults. • Genetic Factors: Mutations in PRSS1, SPINK1, CFTR genes. • Autoimmune Disorders: Type 1 and Type 2 autoimmune pancreatitis. • Obstruction: Pancreatic duct obstruction due to tumors or gallstones. • Hypercalcemia and Hyperlipidemia: Metabolic disorders contributing to CP. • Idiopathic: No identifiable cause #chronicpancreatitis #pancreas #alcohol Professor Armen Astvatsatryan, MD, PhD, ScD, Fellow of European Society of Cardiology. First Dean and Founder of Faculty of Public Health of European Regional Educational Academy (now University). One of 100 Top Health Professionals - 2007 by the International Biographical Center`s (Cambridge, England) aramis1969@