Overview
Chronic pancreatitis develops from irreversible scarring sustained by the pancreas from prolonged inflammation resulting in exocrine and endocrine dysfunction.
Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain that is epigastric in location which radiates to the back and frequently occurs at night or after meals, symptoms of fat, protein & carbohydrate maldigestion that become apparent with advanced chronic pancreatitis, and presence of diarrhea.
CT scan can be used to identify fluid collections, pseudocysts, mass lesions or pancreatic duct dilation; duodenal or bile duct obstruction may also be identified.
Patient’s symptoms should be regularly assessed so that failure of any treatment intervention may be quickly identified, and timely institution of invasive measures can be done in order to prevent unnecessary progression of the disease and development of complex pain syndromes.
For further information regarding the management of Pancreatitis - Chronic, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain that is epigastric in location which radiates to the back and frequently occurs at night or after meals, symptoms of fat, protein & carbohydrate maldigestion that become apparent with advanced chronic pancreatitis, and presence of diarrhea.
CT scan can be used to identify fluid collections, pseudocysts, mass lesions or pancreatic duct dilation; duodenal or bile duct obstruction may also be identified.
Patient’s symptoms should be regularly assessed so that failure of any treatment intervention may be quickly identified, and timely institution of invasive measures can be done in order to prevent unnecessary progression of the disease and development of complex pain syndromes.
For further information regarding the management of Pancreatitis - Chronic, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
