Chronic pancreatitis

ICD-10 Code K86
Category Digestive

Chronic pancreatitis

Definition

A chronic inflammatory process causing damage and fibrosis of the pancreatic parenchyma. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, malabsorption and diabetes mellitus.

Also known as pancreatitis, chronic — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Pancreas Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Pancreas Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0