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== Chronic Interstitial Pancreatitis ==
 
== Chronic Interstitial Pancreatitis ==
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Chronic pancreatitis often occurs following ongoing inflammation with progression to irreversible damage and impaired function. There is usually fibrosis and reduction in acinar mass. This condition can occur in all species as a consequence of obstruction of the pancreatic ducts, [[Vitamin A Deficiency|vitamin A deficiency]] may predispose to this. The condition is most common in the dog, but also in cat, horse and cattle. The [[Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology#Endocrine|islets of Langerhans]] tend to be preserved. If chronic pancreatitis persisits it can lead to [[Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency]] (EPI). In cats, chronic pancreatitis can also lead to [[Diabetes Melitus]] developing.
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Chronic pancreatitis often occurs following ongoing inflammation with progression to irreversible damage and impaired function. There is usually fibrosis and reduction in acinar mass. This condition can occur in all species as a consequence of obstruction of the pancreatic ducts, [[Vitamin A Deficiency|vitamin A deficiency]] may predispose to this. The condition is most common in the dog, but also in cat, horse and cattle. The [[Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology#Endocrine|islets of Langerhans]] tend to be preserved. If chronic pancreatitis persisits it can lead to [[Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency]] (EPI). In cats, chronic pancreatitis can also lead to [[Diabetes Mellitus]] developing.
    
=== Cats and Dogs===
 
=== Cats and Dogs===
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See [[Pancreatitis - Cat]] and  [[PAncreatitis - Dog]]
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See [[Pancreatitis - Cat]] and  [[Pancreatitis - Dog]]
    
=== Chronic Pancreatitis in other animals ===
 
=== Chronic Pancreatitis in other animals ===
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Focal pancreatitis may occur during [[Foot_and_Mouth_Disease|Foot and Mouth disease]] resulting in [[DM|diabetes mellitus]] during recovery.<br>
 
Focal pancreatitis may occur during [[Foot_and_Mouth_Disease|Foot and Mouth disease]] resulting in [[DM|diabetes mellitus]] during recovery.<br>
      
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