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Pathophysiology of chronic pancreatitis.
World journal of gastroenterology - 14 Nov 2013
Brock Christina, Nielsen Lecia Møller, Lelic Dina, Drewes Asbjørn Mohr
Abstract excerpt
Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is an inflammatory disease of the pancreas characterized by progressive fibrotic destruction of the pancreatic secretory parenchyma. Despite the heterogeneity in pathogenesis and involved risk factors, processes such as necrosis/apoptosis, inflammation or duct obstruction are involved. This fibrosing process ultimately leads to progressive loss of the lobular morphology and structure of...
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