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How does smoking, hyperPTH and hyperlipidemia cause chronic pancreatitis?

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Smoking (Strong associated ,Inc. High risk for Chronic Pancreatitis and CA pancreas) HyperPTH (Caused Hypercalcemia, Induced Pancreatic Hypersecretion + calcium secretion, Caused Chronic calcified pancreatitis, Calculus formation and Obstructive Pancreatopathy) Hyperlipidemia (Worsen in women with Estrogen replacement Tx, Tx : Control Keep Fasting TG < 300 mg/dL )


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