While elevated serum lipase and amylase levels are commonly associated with acute pancreatitis, they are not exclusive to this condition and can be elevated in other abdominal disorders. Therefore, it is essential to consider other diagnostic factors and clinical presentations before concluding the presence of acute pancreatitis.
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Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Gynecology, and Obstetrical
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