<unk>  is a long-standing inflammation of the pancreas that alters the organ's normal structure and functions. It can present as episodes of acute inflammation in a previously injured pancreas, or as<unk>  damage with persistent pain or malabsorption. It is a disease process characterized by irreversible damage to the pancreas as distinct from reversible changes in acute pancreatitis.
Chronic pancreatitis
Hereditary pancreatitis
Autoimmune pancreatitis
Periampullary cancer
Pancreatic abscess
Acute pancreatitis
Biliary pseudolithiasis
Gallstone ileus