Causes of Increased Amylase (Hyperamylasemia) Increased serum amylase is not always due to pancreatitis. Here are some other causes. • Pancreatic: Pancreatitis, Pseudocyst, ERCP / Surgery, Biliary disease, SOD • Gl Tract: Intestinal perforation, Obstruction, Gastroenteritis, Ischemia, Appendicitis • Cancers: Pancreatic, Ovarian, Lung, Myeloma, Pheochromocytoma • OBGYN: Pregnancy, Ectopic, Ovarian cyst, Pelvic infection • Salivary: Parotitis, Mumps, Alcohol, Ductal stenosis • Others: Renal failure, Anorexia, Acidosis, Drugs, Intracranial, COVID-19, HIV, Macroamylasaemia Dr. Keith Siau @drkeithsiau #Amylase #elevation #diagnosis #differential #increased #Hyperamylasemia
