Pauley Perrette, Actress: NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Pauley Perrette is known to millions around the world as Abby Sciuto, the brilliant but offbeat forensic scientist on CBS' NCIS (2003), the #1-rated drama in the world.
Conditions that can lead to pancreatitis include: 1  Alcoholism. 2  Gallstones. 3  Abdominal surgery. 4  Certain medications. 5  Cigarette smoking. 6  Cystic fibrosis. 7  Family history of pancreatitis. 8  High calcium levels in the blood (hypercalcemia), which may be caused by an overactive parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism)
In more than 80% of the cases, acute pancreatitis is caused by bile duct stones or heavy alcohol use. Other causes include: Medications; High triglyceride levels; Infections ; Trauma; Metabolic disorders; Surgery; In about 10-15% of the cases, the cause of acute pancreatitis is unknown. The severity of acute pancreatitis may range from mild abdominal (belly) discomfort to a severe, life-threatening illness.