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Is mild atrophy of the pancreas something to worry about? how does it differ from pancreatitis?
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Questionable: I'd like to know how this diagnosis was made and symptoms? Atrophy occurs with chronic pancreatitis. Cystic fibrosis would be another cause.
Answered 9/10/2016
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