The diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis is typically based on tests on pancreatic structure and function. Serum amylase and lipase are usually normal but may be slightly elevated. Serum calcium and triglyceride levels may be elevated in hypertriglyceridemia induced pancreatitis. A secretin stimulation test is considered the gold standard functional test for diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis. Fecal tests may include sudan staining of feces, 72-hour quantitative fecal fat (Gold standard), and faecal elastase measurement (test of choice).
Chronic pancreatitis laboratory findings
Hereditary pancreatitis laboratory findings
Autoimmune pancreatitis laboratory findings
Hereditary pancreatitis physical examination
Autoimmune pancreatitis physical examination
Chronic cholecystitis laboratory findings
Acute cholecystitis laboratory findings
Acute pancreatitis laboratory findings