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Are tumors on the pancreas considered pancreatis?
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No: Pancreatitis is an inflammation, caused by alcohol, gall bladder problems, high triglycerides, etc. A tumor of the pancreas is an abnormal growth of cells, either benign or malignant.
Answered 3/10/2014
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