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World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther. Aug 6, 2016; 7(3): 370-386
Published online Aug 6, 2016. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v7.i3.370
Table 1 Common causes of chronic pancreatitis
Toxic metabolic
Xenobiotics
Alcohol
Cigarette smoking[12]
Genetic mutations
CFTR mutation (Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator) PRSS1 mutation (Protease, Serine 1)
SPINK1 mutation (Serine Peptidase Inhibitor, Kazal type 1)
CTRC (chymotrypsin C)
Chronic Obstruction of main pancreatic duct
Cancer
Post-duct destruction in severe attack
Recurrent acute pancreatitis
Autoimmune
Idiopathic
Early or late onset
Tropical