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What would cause an elevated lipase test, but normal ct scan of pancreas?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Mild and transient: Mild and transient pancreatitis. It can resolve quickly, m particualrly if mild. The ct scan was probably obtained to make sure you did not have cancer of that organ, which is a terrible disease. Be glad that the ct was normal.

Answered 11/26/2013

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