What is a common cause of chronic pancreatitis? 2. What is the early presentation of chronic pancreatitis in regards to pancreatic function? 3. What is a late presentation of chronic pancreatitis in regards to pancreatic function? 4. What are the symptoms seen in the patient? 5. What is explanation for a patient having a prolonged PT with chronic pancreatitis but no evidence of hepatocellular function impairment?

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1. What is a common cause of chronic pancreatitis? 2. What is the early presentation of chronic pancreatitis in regards to pancreatic function? 3. What is a late presentation of chronic pancreatitis in regards to pancreatic function? 4. What are the symptoms seen in the patient? 5. What is explanation for a patient having a prolonged PT with chronic pancreatitis but no evidence of hepatocellular function impairment?