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Is it possible to have pancretisis and not have a high amylase?
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Yes: A person with chronic pancreatitis may have lost enough of the pancreatic tissue that increase in serum amylase does not reach diagnostic levels due to exhaustion of the gland.
Answered 7/10/2012
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