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.
Also Known As:
Pancreatitis, Acute Necrotizing; Hemorrhagic Necrotic Pancreatitides; Necrosis, Pancreatic; Necrotic Pancreatitis, Hemorrhagic; Pancreatic Necroses; Pancreatitis Necrotisings; Pancreatitis Necrotizings; Pancreatitis, Hemorrhagic Necrotic; Hemorrhagic Necrotic Pancreatitis; Necrotizing Pancreatitis, Acute; Pancreatic Necrosis; Pancreatitis Necrotising; Pancreatitis Necrotizing