GASTROENTEROLOGY
Etiology
Gallstones
Alcohol
Hypertriglyceridemia
Drugs (thiazides, azathioprine)
Pathogenesis
Premature trypsin activation → pancreatic autodigestion → inflammation and necrosis
Diagnosis
↑ Amylase, lipase
CT abdomen (if complications)
Ultrasound for gallstones
Treatment
Supportive: IV fluids, analgesia
Treat cause (ERCP for gallstones)
Nutritional support