Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
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What is the annual incidence of acute pancreatitis?

  • 1 to 5 per 100,000
  • 4.9 to 35 per 100,000 (correct)
  • 20 to 40 per 100,000
  • 10 to 50 per 100,000
  • What percentage of patients with gallstones develop acute pancreatitis?

  • 3-7% (correct)
  • 10-15%
  • 1-2%
  • 20-25%
  • What is the overall mortality rate of acute pancreatitis?

  • 10%
  • 2%
  • 15%
  • 5% (correct)
  • What is the mechanism behind alcohol-induced acute pancreatitis?

    <p>Relaxation of Sphincter of Oddi with reflux of duodenal contents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic triglyceride level associated with hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis?

    <p>&gt; 1000 mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

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