Which one is NOT considered a complication of pancreatitis?

Diabetic ketoacidosis is not considered a direct complication of pancreatitis. While pancreatitis can cause a number of systemic complications due to inflammation and metabolic disturbances, diabetic ketoacidosis primarily results from inadequate insulin levels, typically associated with type 1 diabetes or significant insulin resistance, rather than being a direct complication of pancreatitis.

In cases of pancreatitis, the inflammation and fluid shifts can lead to acute kidney failure due to dehydration or reduced perfusion. Hypotension can also arise from fluid loss or sepsis. Furthermore, in patients with pre-existing diabetes, the stress of illness, including pancreatitis, may exacerbate blood glucose levels, potentially leading to conditions like hyperglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis, but this is more an indirect association rather than a direct complication of the pancreatitis itself.

Therefore, diabetic ketoacidosis is positioned differently in relation to pancreatitis compared to the other listed complications, which are more commonly observed in conjunction with this condition.