Which of the following conditions are associated with acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis?
A. Necrosis and inflammation of pancreas and adjacent adipose tissue
B. Activated pancreatic enzymes destroy pancreatic tissue
C. Marked hemorrhage in pancreas resulting from disruption of pancreatic blood vessels by activated enzymes and associated inflammation
D. Severe abdominal pain and tenderness
E. All of the listed conditions are associated with acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis.
E
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