Pancreatitis can be characterized as either acute or chronic. What percentage of acute pancreatitis cases are mild?
a. 10% c. 50%
b. 25% d. 80%
D
Pancreatitis is an inflammation and potential necrosis of the pancreas. It may be acute or chronic. About 80% of acute pancreatitis cases are mild and last three to five days.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).