Fat necrosis is most commonly associated with which of the following clinical scenarios?
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Correct answer: Acute pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis causes the release of activated pancreatic lipases into the peritoneal cavity. These enzymes liquefy fat cell membranes and split triglyceride esters, which then react with calcium to form visible chalky-white areas of saponification.
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