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Diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis

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The diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis involves a combination of clinical assessment, imaging studies, and sometimes histological examination.

Clinical assessment

Imaging studies

Histological examination

  • Histological examination is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis in high-risk patients when the clinical and functional evidence of chronic pancreatitis is strong but imaging modalities are inconclusive

Pancreatic function testing

Differential diagnosis

In conclusion, the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis involves a combination of clinical assessment, imaging studies, and sometimes histological examination. It is important to consider the patient's clinical presentation, risk factors, and the results of diagnostic investigations in making a diagnosis.

References

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Chronic pancreatitis

Screening and diagnosis

Guidelines

Differential diagnosis

Pathway
ACG 2020