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  1. Gallstone
  2. Alcoholic
  3. Drugs (Mnemonic: "FAT-SHE-DP")
    1. Furosemide, Azathioprine, Thiazides
    2. Sulfa drugs, Halothane, Estrogens
    3. Dideoxyinosine, Pentamidine
  4. Viral: Cocksackie, Echo
  5. Hyperlipidemia - triglycerides usually >1000 for significant risk of pancreatitis
  6. Hypercalcemia - not clear if this precipitates pancreatitis
  7. Scorpion Bites
  8. Idiopathic