
๐Overview
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a gland involved in digestion and blood sugar regulation. It is classified mainly into acute and chronic forms. The term 'pancreatitis' is the modern preferred term and encompasses various causes and presentations of pancreatic inflammation.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0030305ICD-10-CM
K85.9
MeSH
D010195
SNOMED CT (US)
75694006
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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