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Pancreatitis    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Definition:

An inflammation or infection of the pancreas -- an elongated, tapered gland that is located behind the stomach and secretes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon.

Causes and Risks

The various types of pancreatitis involve irritation, inflammation, and (or) infection of the pancreas. The disorders are differentiated according to whether symptoms develop suddenly or slowly.

Specific types of pancreatitis are:

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