pancreatic calcification causes
Chronic alcoholic pancreatitis is the most common cause of pancreatic calcifications in the United States. Although the exact mechanism of chronic alcoholic pancreatitis has not been clearly elucidated, the characteristic pathologic changes are well known.
This improved visualization of the pancreas allows better identification of pancreatic calcifications and their underlying cause. 1  Traditionally, pancreatic calcifications have been largely associated with chronic calcific pancreatitis from alcohol abuse. Although alcohol abuse remains the predominant cause of pancreatic calcifications, many other causes also deserve attention.