Pancreatitis, Acute Necrotizing

**Definition:** A severe form of acute INFLAMMATION of the PANCREAS characterized by one or more areas of NECROSIS in the pancreas with varying degree of involvement of the surrounding tissues or organ systems. Massive pancreatic necrosis may lead to DIABETES MELLITUS, and malabsorption.

**Tree numbers:** - C06.689.750.650

**Synonyms:** - Pancreatitis Necrotizing - Pancreatic Necrosis - Pancreatitis Necrotising - Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis - Necrotizing Pancreatitis, Acute