Biliary tract and pancreatic disease Flashcards
1
Q
What does normal bile contain?
A
cholesterol
bile salts
bilirubin
phospholipid
2
Q
How is bile released?
A
by CCK into the second part of the duodenum through the common bile duct and the Ampulla of Vater
3
Q
What is the most common carcinoma of the gallbladder?
A
adenocarcinoma which is associated with gallstones
4
Q
What is cholangiocarcinoma?
A
rare carcinoma of the bile ducts that is associated with UC and PSC
5
Q
What are the two functions of the pancreas?
A
- exocrine: acing cells secrete pancreatic enzymes
- endocrine: islets of Langerhans secrete hormones into blood
6
Q
What is the presentation and treatment of pancreatic pseudocysts?
A
- pain, nausea, vomiting, jaundice
- no treatment/endoscopic drainage or surgical
