Causes of chronic tropical pancreatitis is: (A) Parasitic infection, (B) Cassava Ingestion, (C) Idiopathic, (D) Genetic
Answer is B. Tropical (Nutritional) Pancreatitis Associated with mutations of PSTI or SPINK1 gene Protein calorie malnutrition and toxic products of some indigenous foodstuff may contribute to the disease Cassava root contains toxic glycosides, increases susceptibility to free radical injury to pancreas Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno : 1530