Contrary to popular belief, not all cases of chronic pancreatitis are alcohol-induced

Friday, March 11, 2011 - 23:40 in Health & Medicine

The relative rate of alcohol-related chronic pancreatitis is lower when compared to other causes, according to a new study. Patients with no identifiable cause for their disease as well as those with non-alcohol-related causes represent an unexpectedly large subgroup, particularly among women.

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