Most common cause of chronic pancreatitis is
Correct Answer: Alcohol
Description: Etiology of Chronic Pancreatitis Heavy alcohol consumption is most common cause of CP (70-80%) Smoking increases the risk of alcohol induced CP Other causes : Chronic duct obstruction, trauma, pancreas divisum, cystic dystrophy of the duodenal wall, Hyperparathyroidism, hyperiglyceridemia, autoimmune pancreatitis, tropical pancreatitis&hereditary pancreatitis (accounts for <10 %of all cases) Ref:Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :1531
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