chronic obstructive pancreatitis

chronic obstructive pancreatitis
pancreatitis caused by dilatation of one of the major ducts proximal to an obstruction, usually from a tumor or scarring; scarring may be from earlier acute pancreatitis. Removal of the obstruction may improve pancreatic function.

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