Chronic Pancreatitis Flashcards
1
Q
Aetiologies?
A
Obstruction
Autoimmune
Toxin related
2
Q
Pathology?
A
Irreversible glandular destruction and blockage of the pancreatic duct
3
Q
Signs and symptoms?
A
Asymptomatic in early disease, steatorrhea, weight los, epigastric pain radiating to back
Psuedocytes, new DM, portal HT, jaundice, ascites
4
Q
Investigations and findings?
A
Biochem - normal amylase U+E's Glucose USS EUS ERCP X-ray ECG Calcifications, pseudocyst, structural anomalies
5
Q
Management?
A
Dietary - low fat Analgesia Abstinence Enzyme supplementation Insulin
6
Q
Complications?
A
Cancer
GI bleed
Diabetes
