A 40-year-old male presents with epigastric pain. Tests reveal acute pancreatitis. The most likely cause of his condition is:

A 40-year-old male presents with epigastric pain. Tests reveal acute pancreatitis. The most likely cause of his condition is:




a. Pancreatic duct obstruction by a malignant tumor

b. Surgical trauma to the pancreas

c. Obstruction of the biliary tract by a gallstone

d. Toxic injury to the pancreas from nonprescription medications





Answer: C


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