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Acute pancreatitis is a clinical condition characterized by elevated pancreatic enzymes and abdominal symptoms. It is uncommon but potentially fatal and thus is a leading cause of hospitalization. Chronic pancreatitis can result from repeat episodes of acute pancreatitis.
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Annamalai, A. (2017). Pancreatitis. In: Medical Management of Psychotropic Side Effects. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-51026-2_21
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