Chronic Pnacreatitis Flashcards
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WHat is it?
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Progressive and irreversible damage which can cause loss of endocrine and/or exocrine function
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Who gets it?
A
Alcohol Idiopathic PD obstruction Autoimmune Tropical countries Hereditary (CF)
3
Q
Presentation?
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Similar to acute pancreatitis
Masses, ascites, jaundice on examination
4
Q
Diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis?
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CXR/AXR US CT pancreas MRI ERCP
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Q
Management?
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Creon as enzyme replacement therapy if pancreatic insufficiency
Surgical options: pustow, frey procedure
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Complications?
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Splenic vein thrombosis Pseudoaneurysm Pleural effusions Ascites Pancreatic cancer Biliary obstruction Duodenal obstruction
