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Elevated amylase but normal lipase & normal abdominal ct scan. does this rule out pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer? why would amylase be elevated?
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I think so: Inflammation of pancreas for some reason. Drinking alcoholic beverages can do it.
Answered 8/30/2018
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