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What defines chronic pancreatitis?
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Irreversible changes: Chronic pancreatitis is defined by irreversible changes in the pancrease (pancrelipase) such as fibrosis. This causes poor function and problems with digestion and blood sugar conrol.
Answered 4/6/2019
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