Amylase increased

Etiology

Acute pancreatitis, pancreatic pseudocyst, or pancreatic duct obstruction (e.g., cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis, pancreatic cancer)
Intestinal obstruction or infarction
Mumps (salivary amylase; may cause pancreatitis)
Parotitis due to other causes, e.g., sarcoidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Penetrating duodenal ulcer
Peritonitis
Ruptured ectopic pregnancy
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Abdominal surgery
Macroamylasemia
Narcotic administration

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