CHRONIC PANCREATITIS
Typical patient is in thirties or
early forties and may have-
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History of alcoholism is present (70% in West)
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Repeated attacks of acute pancreatitis in the past
Patient gives history of
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Complains of repeated
attacks of pain
which may be
intermittant or persistent and is located in the epigastrium,
but radiates to back and is often not relieved by analgesics.
There may be:
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Anorexia
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Weight loss
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Nausea and vomitting may also occur
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Diabetes and steatorrhoea
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Pseudocysts are found on examination
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