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Right-Sided Heart Failure is associated with what type of GI Symptom?

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Firm, Smooth, Tender, Pulsatile Liver

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What is the sign on an X-Ray of a Cholocystoenteric Fistula?

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Pneumobilia

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Is Achalasia an Obstructive or Motility Disorder?

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Motility Disorder

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A patient has Lynch Syndrome, what organ is at particularly high risk of developing a Carcinoma?

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Stomach (Gastric)

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GIST’s develop from what type of Cells?

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Interstitial Cells of Cajal

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What condition presents between 2-6 weeks of age?

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Pyloric Stenosis

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What Surgery is Indicated for Recurrent Esophageal Varices?

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TIPS

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What lymph nodes will most likely be the earliest metastatic site for Gallbladder Cancer?

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Lund’s Node

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What drug can cause Hypokalemia?

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Senna

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What artery supplies the Posterior part of the Stomach?

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Splenic Artery

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What is the adverse effect of Metoclopramide in younger patients?

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Oculogyric Crisis (Upward deviation of the eyes)

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What is Courvoisier’s sign?

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A palpable gallbladder in the presence of painless jaundice is unlikely to be gallstones

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What is green vomit indicative of in a baby?

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Bowel Obstruction

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What Gene Mutation is associated with Pancreatic Cancer?

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KRAS

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Extra-Intestinal Manifestations of IBDs?

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Aphthous ulcers
Pyoderma gangrenosum
Iritis
Erythema nodosum
Sclerosing cholangitis
Arthritis
Clubbing
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Where is the site of obstruction in a patient with an annular pancreas?

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Second part of the Duodenum

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What is the Surgery for Achalasia?

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Heler’s Cardiomyotomy

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What Cells are needed to make a diagnosis of Barrett’s?

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Columnar Epithelium + Goblet Cells

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What are the Autoimmune Antibodies in Pernicious Anemia?

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Autoimmune Antibodies to Parietal Cells

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What is a sign of Cecal Carcinoma?

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Weight Loss, Microcytic Anemia, Pain/Mass in the RIF

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What Fistulas Can form as a Complication of Diverticular Disease?

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Colovesical Fistula
Colovaginal Fistula 
Colouterine Fistula 
Coloenteric Fistula 
Colocutaneous Fistula
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Which has a Shorter Half-Life, Albumin or Prothrombin?

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Prothrombin

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Lynch Syndrome is Associated with what type of Tumors?

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Right-Sided Colonic Malignancy & Endometrial Malignancy

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What is Murphy’s Sign?

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It is inspiratory arrest upon the palpation of the Right Upper Quadrant (Suggestive of Cholecystitis)

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Affect of Somatostatin on the GI Tract

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Stimulates pancreatic acinar cells to release lipase

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Name a Laxative which has Carcinogenic Potential

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Co-Danthramer is genotoxic and should only be prescribed to palliative patients.

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27
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Describe Diphenoxylate MOA

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Diphenoxylate acts on μ-opioid receptors in the GI tract to slow down peristalsis

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What artery supplies the Bile Duct?

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Hepatic Artery

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What Components of Blood are affected post-splenectomy?

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The granulocyte and platelet count are the first to be affected following splenectomy. Then reticulocytes increase. Although lymphocytosis and monocytosis are reported, these take several weeks to develop.

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30
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What is underactive in Gilbert’s Syndrome?

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There is decreased activity in Glucuronyltransferase.

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What Causes Exudative Ascites?

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Infection, Malignancy, Inflammation

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32
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What Arthritic Conditions are associated with IBD?

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Migratory Polyarthritis & Sacrolitis

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What is the most common cause of Nodular Hepatomegaly?

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Liver Metastases

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Describe a Cholestatic Picture. (LFTs)

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ALP & GGT raised more than ALT/AST

35
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What is the “Bird Beak Sign” on a Barium Swallow?

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The gross dilatation of the proximal esophagus and the stricturing of the distal esophagus.

36
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Describe a Carcinoid Tumor

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It is an uncommon serotonin-secreting neuroendocrine tumor, that is typically seen in the terminal ileum.

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What are the Charactersitics of Gilbert Syndrome?

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Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
Normal Liver function
No Hemolysis
No Evidence of Liver Disease

38
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What is a Complication of Appendicitis?

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It can result in a thrombosis of the appendicular artery (AKA endarteritis obliterans)

39
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Symptoms of Appendicitis in Children

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Pain
Tachycardia
Low-Grade Fever
Raised Inflammatory Markers

40
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What is a risk factor for HCC that is associated with grains and seeds?

41
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Are Psuedopolyps seen in UC or Crohns?

42
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An APC mutation is seen in FAP, what is seen on a Colonoscopy?

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Multiple Colonic Adenomas

43
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What is the MOA of Metoclopramide?

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Metoclopramide acts directly on the smooth muscle of the LOS to cause it to contract.

44
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What is the pathophysiology of Acute Pancreatitis?

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It includes autodigestion of pancreatic tissue by the pancreatic enzymes, leading to necrosis

45
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What is the cause of Pernicious Anemia?

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Pernicious anaemia is due to autoimmune destruction of gastroparietal cells.

46
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What is a contraindication for Laprascopic Surgery?

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Raised Intracranial Pressure

47
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What Blood tests are required for a carcinoid tumor?

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Chromogranin A
Neuron-specific enolase (NSE)
Substance P
Gastrin

48
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A colonic Polyp is associated with what growth/change process?

49
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Where do the peptic ulcers caused by Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome typically appear?

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First/Second Part of the Duodenum

50
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What is the physiological cause of pale stools or dark urine?

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Decreased levels of conjugated bilirubin reaching the intestinal tract leads to a decreased production of stercobilin.

51
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What is the most common site of ischemic colitis?

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The Splenic Flexure

52
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What type of epithelial cells exist in the gallbladder?

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Simple Columnar Epithelium

53
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The loss of which enzyme leads to steatorrhea?

54
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What tumor marker is associated with Colon Cancer?

55
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What is the most commonly damaged nerve during vein harvest for CABG?

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Saphenous nerve

56
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What is the common presenting picture with Giardia lamblia?

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Giardia causes fat malabsorption, therefore greasy stool can occur. It is resistant to chlorination, hence risk of transfer in swimming pools.

57
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Where are bile salts absorbed?

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Terminal Ileum

58
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Name and list a reason for administering drugs for a patient with Crohn’s.

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Corticosteroids - 2nd line to induce remission
5-ASA - 1st Line for inducing remission
Anti-TNF - Used in refractory and Fistulating Crohn’s

59
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Name the borders of the Femoral Canal

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Inguinal Ligament - Anterior
Pectineus - Posterior
Femoral Vein - Lateral
Lacunar Ligament - Medial

60
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What is a structural abnormality that can lead to chronic pancreatitis?

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Pancreas divisum

61
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What is the most likely underlying condition in a patient with celiac disease that initially improves then the symptoms re-appear?

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T-Cell Lymphoma

62
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What drug increases the rate of gastric emptying in a vagotomized stomach?

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Erythromycin

63
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What type of tissue may be seen in Meckel’s Diverticulum?

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Ectopic Tissue

64
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What is the most common site of Bowel intussusception?

65
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What are the symptoms/signs of Scurvy?

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Gingivitis

Perifollicular Hemorrhages

66
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What drug should be avoided in bowel obstruction?

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Metoclopramide

67
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Raised Serum Urea levels are seen as a complication in what condition?

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Upper GI Bleed

68
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What is the MOA of metoclopramide?

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It inhibits dopamine (D2) receptors and Serotonin (5-HT3) receptors, in the Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone (CTZ).

69
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What is the first-line investigation in a suspected perforated Peptic Ulcer?

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Erect Chest X-Ray

70
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What deficiencies can lead to Budd-Chiari Syndrome?

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Protein C/S

71
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What are the 3 borders of the Hepatobiliary Triangle?

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Common Hepatic Duct
The Cystic Duct
Inferior surface of the Liver

72
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What does H.pylori increase/decrease in the stomach?

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Increases Acid Production

73
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What mutation is a risk factor for desmoid tumors?

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APC Mutation

74
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What is the hormone that inhibits Gastrin?

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Somatostatin

75
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What are the investigations for Achalasia?

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Endoscopy
Barium Swallow
Esophageal Manometry

76
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What Hormones do carcinoid tumors produce?

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Serotonin, Bradykinin, Histamine, Prostaglandins

77
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What is an isolated rise in ALP commonly associated with?

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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

78
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What embryological layer do Mallory Bodies originate from?

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Endodermal

79
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What are the symptoms of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth?

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Symptomatic Anemia
Chronic Diarrhea
Low Vitamin B12
High Folate

80
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What are the 4 features seen in the tetralogy of Fallot?

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Pulmonary Stenosis
Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
VSD
Overriding Aorta

81
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What cardiac abnormality is associated with Late-stage cirrhosis and alcohol abuse?

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Dilated Cardiomyopathy

82
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What drug is used in the prophylactic treatment of esophageal varices?

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Non-Cardioselective Beta Blockers (Propranolol)

83
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“Chain of Lakes” is seen in what condition?

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Chronic Pancreatitis

84
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GET SMASHED is a mnemonic for causes of pancreatitis. What does it stand for?

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Gallstones
Ethanol (alcohol)
Trauma
Steroids
Mumps, malignancy
Autoimmunity
Scorpion stings
Hyperlipidemia, hypercalcemia
ERCP
Drugs

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