A patient with history of chronic pancreatitis comes to you for regular follow up. Which vitamin deficiency can be expected in the patient: (A) Vit B1, (B) Vit K, (C) Vit B6, (D) Vit B3
Answer is B. Chronic pancreatitis is associated with malabsorption and steatorrhea and can lead to deficiency.
Fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) though it is rare.