Chronic Pancreatitis Flashcards
Progressive fibro-inflammatory disease
Chronic pancreatitis
What is the triad for chronic pancreatitis?
- Acinar loss
- Mononuclear cell infiltration
- Fibrosis
What are 3 factors that contribute to causing chronic pancreatitis?
- Complications of an acute flare
- Coexisting disease
- Effects of alcohol abuse
How much of the pancreas needs to be damaged before May digestion of fat and protein is identified?
Over 90%
A high incidence of ______ and _______ present initially in chronic pancreatitis
Hypoglycemia; hyperglycemia
What is the leading cause of chronic pancreatitis?
Alcohol
When does alcoholic pancreatitis present?
In the 4th or 5th decade of life
What is a sign of alcoholic pancreatitis?
Steatorrhea
What are the 5 causes of chronic pancreatitis?
- Alcoholic
- Autoimmune
- Genetic
- Toxic causes
- Idiopathic
What cells do ethanol metabolites injure?
Acinar cells
What might stimulate autoimmune pancreatitis?
H. Pylori infection or other inflammatory factors
True or false: autoimmune pancreatitis presents typically in women
False
What is a rare deficiency that can cause genetic pancreatitis?
SPINK1 function
What may be deficient that can cause genetic pancreatitis?
CFTR (cystic fibrosis)
What patient population is affected by tropical pancreatitis?
Youth
What is tropical pancreatitis caused by?
Cassava root
What are 2 direct toxicities to Acinar cells that can lead to fibrosis?
- Cigarette smoking
- Kerosene
What is the first clinical symptom seen with chronic pancreatitis?
Pain
What are 2 symptoms that are signs of local complications?
- Jaundice
- Radiating pain
What are 3 symptoms that can lead to the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis?
- Pain
- Fatty stools
- Diabetes