Levels of amylase and lipase with respect to underlying aetiology of acute pancreatitis
| Acute pancreatitis (n=117) | Raised lipase and amylase levels | Raised lipase with normal amylase levels | Normal lipase and amylase levels | Overall raised lipase levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallstone (n=51) | 43 (84%) | 6 (12%) | 2 (4%) | 49 (96%) |
| Alcohol (n=22) | 17 (77%) | 5 (23%) | 0 (0%) | 22 (100%) |
| Other causes | ||||
| Idiopathic (n=37) | 28 (76%) | 7 (19%) | 2 (5%) | 35 (95%) |
| Drug-induced (n=4) | 4 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 4 (100%) |
| Tumour (n=2) | 0 (0%) | 2 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 2 (100%) |
| Trauma (n=1) | 0 (0%) | 1 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (100%) |