Most cases of pancreatitis in pregnancy are gallstone-related. Serum amylase, lipase levels, and triglyceride levels (especially if no gallstones present) are diagnostic for pancreatitis.

Agyeman explains that the mouth, stomach, small intestine and pancreas all make digestive enzyme and that there are four main types: Amylase Lipase Protease Peptidase Each of these enzymes ...

This report outlined causes of acute pancreatitis (AP ... at least a tripling of serum amylase (normal <90 IU/L) or serum lipase (<200 IU/L normal); or radiologic or surgical findings consistent ...

EPI is treated by replacing the enzymes that the pancreas is not able to produce. It typically consists of three enzymes amylase, which is used to break down starches; lipase, which is used to ...