Abstract
Objective: Discourse about acute pancreatitis of alcoholic origin through a review of the literature regarding its pathophysiology, clinical picture, diagnosis, therapeutic approaches, complications and prognosis. Literature review: An acute pancreatitis can be defined as an acute inflammatory process of the tissue that can involve peripancreatic tissues and / or distant organs, which can vary from mild forms to graves. In this sense, presenting an alcoholic origin responsible for 30% of acute pancreatitis, predominantly affecting young men with a history of alcohol abuse. Treatment is guided by the clinical picture. The patient's prognosis is closely related to the evaluation of clinical and laboratory drugs, as well as the Ranson and APACHE-II scores. Final considerations: There is a significant incidence of alcoholic AP (30% of APs) and, thus, the impacts of its effects on the individual and the health system are highlighted, highlighting the importance of updating the main points related to this theme.