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An increased incidence of pancreatitis is associated with all of the following except?
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The correct answer is  Ans- (d) HypertensionRef: Robbings pathology 9th ed. /884-86* Acute pancreatitis is seen chiefly in males after age 40 and often associated with obesity and alcoholism.* In about 50 percent of the cases, gallstones are also present.* Pancreatitis occurs in about 10 percent of cases of hyperparathyroidism* Long term Thiazides can also contribute to development of pancreatitis* In some cases calculi resulting from the hypercalcemia of hyperparathyroidism develop in pancreatic ducts and lead to obstruction and inflammation.