Question 167 · LEK · Chronic pancreatitis
Which of the following is not a risk factor for chronic pancreatitis?
- A. azathioprine therapy.
- B. alcohol abuse.
- C. hyperparathyroidism.
- D. trypsinogen PRSS1 gene mutation.
- E. autoimmune IgG₄-dependend pancreatitis.
Hint
One option typically causes an acute, idiosyncratic episode rather than progressive fibrotic pancreatic disease.
The answer, the explanation and a note on every option are available once you log in. The account is free: topic tests, a mock exam, mistake review and statistics.
More questions on Internal medicine
- Bone marrow aplasia is characterized by:
- Indicate the true statement on the treatment of first episode of mild pseudomembranous colitis:
- Please indicate the results of arterial blood gases measurement corresponding to the exacerbation of chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure:
- Which of the following concerning autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is true?
- A 28-year-old man complains about bloating after intake of dairy products for the last 5 years. Which of the following is the most appropriate…
- A 47-year-old woman comes to the office because of weight gain of 10 kg during the last 6 weeks. She is hungry all the time. Sometimes she does not…