Chronic Pancreatitis: A Clinically Oriented Review with Emphasis on Diagnosis, Etiologic Workup, Complications, and Evidence-Based Management
Pathophysiology Overview Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a progressive, irreversible inflammatory pancreatic disorder characterized histopathologically by: Fibrotic replacement of parenchyma Calcification (in ~75% of alcoholic CP) Ductal distortion (strictures, dilatation, stones)…
