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Endoscopy ultrasound report says "few features of chronic pancreatitis but overall very non-specific." i've always been asymptomatic with incidental elevated lipase found 4 years ago.

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Dr. Samer Muala answered

Info needed: You have to work it up. Check to see if you have high cholesterol, especially triglycerides. Also check to see if you have gallstones. An MRCP ( type of MRI) can help see if you have structural issues causing chronic inflammation.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 12/20/2014

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A member asked:

Endoscopy ultrasound report says "few features of chronic pancreatitis but overall very non-specific." i've always been asymptomatic with incidental elevated lipase found 4 years ago.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Samer Muala answered

Dr Munshower agreed

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