, - | ICD9 = - | eMedicineSubj = emerg | eMedicineTopic = 354 | }} Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas. See also acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis for more details. Classification There are different forms of pancreatitis, which are different in causes and symptoms, and require different treatment: Acute pancreatitis Acute pancreatitis is an acute episode of pancreatitis. Chronic pancreatitis Chronic pancreatitis is the "inflammation of the pancreas that's characterized by… (More on Pancreatitis)