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What is the annual incidence of acute pancreatitis?
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?
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?
What is the overall mortality rate of acute pancreatitis?
- 10%
- 2%
- 15%
- 5% (correct)
What is the mechanism behind alcohol-induced acute pancreatitis?
What is the mechanism behind alcohol-induced acute pancreatitis?
What is the characteristic triglyceride level associated with hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis?
What is the characteristic triglyceride level associated with hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis?
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