Calcific chronic pancreatitis. Sections of a pancreas affected by calcific chronic pancreatitis. Chronic pancreatitis is a long-standing inflammation of the pancreas that alters the organ's normal structure and functions. It can present as episodes of acute inflammation in a previously injured pancreas,or as chronic damage with persistent pain or malabsorption. Calcification occurs when calcific stones,formed from an accumulation of calcium salts,are deposited in the tissue | |
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