PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The diagnosis of acute pancreatitis is usually based on the presence of abdominal pain and elevated levels of serum amylase and/or lipase.

Detailed explanation-2: -Acute pancreatitis usually presents with severe epigastric abdominal pain and elevations of serum amylase beyond three times the upper limit of normal. Elevated serum amylase levels usually return to baseline in 3 to 7 days.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pancreatitis-also known as inflammation of the pancreas, can cause amylase and lipase levels to be increased up to 3 times normal. Both values should be increased, in order to carry the diagnosis of pancreatitis. Lipase may be increased in tumors of the pancreas, or stomach certain stomach conditions.