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Why when a stone obstructs in bile duct can trigger pancreatitis? is it somehow related to activation of pancreatic enzyme to become active? tha k
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Both: The stone can move or stimulate your pancreas do release enzymes. It can be like the which came first chicken or egg?
Answered 8/26/2014
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Anatomy: The bile duct passes through the head of the pancreas and is connected to the pancreatic duct. If a stone obstructs the bile duct where it passes through the pancreas it will cause inflammation of the pancreas as well as liver problems.
Answered 8/26/2014
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