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Pancreatitis

KEY FACTS Terminology Acute pancreatitis (AP): Acute inflammation of pancreas with variable involvement of local tissues/remote organs 2 of 3 features required for diagnosis: Abdominal pain consistent with disease, 3x rise in serum amylase or lipase, or imaging findings consistent with AP 2 types of AP: Interstitial edematous vs. necrotizing Fluid collections – Pancreatic pseudocyst: Fluid collection associated with interstitial edematous pancreatitis after first 4 weeks…