13 - Pancreas Flashcards
Pancreas alpha cells secrete what?
Glucagon
Pancreas beta cells secrete what?
Insulin
Pancreas delta cells secrete what?
Somatostatin
PP cells secrete what?
Pancreatic polypeptide
Which pancreas cells receive the majority of blood supply relative to size?
Islet cells
Pancreas islet cells secrete what?
VIP, serotonin, neuropeptide Y, gastrin-releasing peptide
Secretin causes excretion of what in the pancreas?
HCO3-
CCK causes excretion of what in the pancreas?
Enzymes
ACh causes excretion of what in the pancreas?
Enzymes and HCO3-
Somatostatin causes what in the pancreas?
Decreased exocrine function of pancreas
What is the only pancreatic enzyme secreted in active form?
Amylase - hydrolyzes alpha 1-4 glucose chains
Pancreas ventral bud forms what?
Uncinate and inferior portion of the head, Duct of Wirsung
Dorsal pancreatic bud forms what?
Body, tail, superior aspect of pancreatic head; Duct of Santorini
What is an annular pancreas? What causes it?
2nd portion of duodenum trapped in pancreatic band, can lead to early obstruction; due to failure of rotation of ventral bud
Migration of ventral pancreatic bud?
Migrates posteriorly, to the right, and clockwise to fuse with dorsal bud
Genetic syndrome associated with annular pancreas?
Down Syndrome
Radiographic findings of annular pancreas?
Double bubble on x ray
Ranson’s criteria: on admission
Age >55 WBC >16 Glucose >200 AST >250 LDH >300
Ranson’s criteria: after 48h
Hct decrease by 10% BUN increase by 5 Ca <8 mg pO2 <60 Base deficit >4 Fluid sequestration >6000
Most common site of heterotopic pancreas? How is it treated?
Duodenum; surgical resection only if symptomatic
Treatment for annular pancreas?
Duodenojejunostomy or duodenoduodenostomy and sphincteroplasty; pancreas NOT resected
% of time surgery required for pancreatic necrosis?
10% (due to infection)
Major risk factor for pancreatic necrosis?
Obesity
% of time pancreatic necrosis occurs following pancreatitis?
15%
Complications following pancreatic necrosis?
ARDS, coagulopathy (protease-related)
Treatment of pancreatic fistulas?
Allow to close if <200ml/d: 50-80% success in 4-6 wks Follow up w/ CT or MRI after 6-8 wks Stent via ERCP if psx sx or expansion on f/u CT/MRI If still persists or can’t do ERCP: anastomose vs resect
Etiology of chronic pancreatitis?
1 EtOH #2 idiopathic
Expectant management of pancreatic pseudocyst for how long?
3mo