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For years i've had lipase elevations, fluctuations, w/ normalization. i'm completely asymptomatic and findings were incidental. mrcp, ct, normal. does this mean future pancreas problems like ap, cp, c?
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Not necessarily-: The can be many causes of lipase fluctuations, all of which require further investigation: pancreatic disease, alcohil, viruses, liver/ gallbladder prblems, pancrwatic cysts are certain chemicals and drugs. This problems derserves further medical workup.
Answered 4/7/2014
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