GASTROENTEROLOGY
Etiology
Chronic alcohol use
Genetic (CFTR, PRSS1)
Autoimmune
Pathogenesis
Repeated inflammation → fibrosis → loss of exocrine and endocrine function
Diagnosis
CT: calcifications
Fecal elastase ↓
Endoscopic ultrasound
Treatment
Pancreatic enzyme supplements
Analgesia
Control diabetes
Alcohol cessation