Chronic pancreatitis is a chronic inflammatory condition where progressive fibrosis and scarring leads to loss of pancreatic exocrine and endocrine function and can lead to development of malnutrition, weight loss, abdominal pain and impaired quality of life. Patients with chronic pancreatitis have a high risk of pancreatic adenocarcinoma compared to the general population so it is vital that they are identified early in the disease. There are numerous causes of chronic pancreatitis therefore early detection and treatment can prevent irreversible changes and symptoms developing.