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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
'''Amylase and lipase assays''' may be useful for diagnosis. In addition, '''peritoneal tap''' samples may show high levels of [[Neutrophils - WikiBlood|neutrophils]], amylase and lipase.
'''Amylase and lipase assays''' may be useful for diagnosis. In addition, '''peritoneal tap''' samples may show high levels of [[Neutrophils|neutrophils]], amylase and lipase.
Chronic fibrosing pancreatitis has been seen occasionally, but more usually acute necrotising pancreatitis causing sudden death has been diagnosed at ''post-mortem''.
Chronic fibrosing pancreatitis has been seen occasionally, but more usually acute necrotising pancreatitis causing sudden death has been diagnosed at ''post-mortem''.
Principles of treatment include '''[[Antibiotics|antibiotics]], [[Analgesic Drugs|analgesia]] and fluid therapy''' to restore hydration and prevent hyperlipaemia.
Principles of treatment include '''[[Antibiotics|antibiotics]], [[Analgesic Drugs|analgesia]] and fluid therapy''' to restore hydration and prevent hyperlipaemia.
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==References==
==References==