Chronic pancreatitis Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 22-year-old man presents to the primary care clinic for evaluation of abdominal pain. The patient has had a mild persistent cough and frequent episodes of "bronchitis" and pneumonia throughout his life. The epigastric pain started a few months ago. It sometimes radiates to the back, and has been associated with bloating and greasy stools. He has not been eating well due to the pain and has lost about 8 lbs (3.6 kg). The patient does not consume alcohol. Temperature is 37.2 °C (99 °F), pulse is 66/min, respiratory rate is 14/min, and blood pressure is 118/70 mmHg. On examination, there is tenderness to palpation in the epigastric region without rebound or guarding. The abdomen is not distended and bowel sounds are normoactive. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient's abdominal pain?  

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