Duodenum, pancreas, and Hepatic Portal Vein

Question 1

Duodenal ulcers

Answer 1

in the posterior wall of the superior part of the duodenum within 3 cm of the pylorus
ulcers could perforate duodenal wall to produce peritonitis or adhere and ulcerate the liver and gall bladder superiorly

Question 2

rupture of pancreas

Answer 2

caused by accident leading to traumatic rupture of pancreas that may tear the pancreatic duct leaking pancreatic juice that causes digestion of the pancreas and other tissue

Question 3

pancreatic cancer

Answer 3

cancer of the head often compresses and obstructs the bile duct and/or the hepatopancreatic ampulla causing obstruction, resulting in retention of bile pigments, enlargement of gall bladder, and jaundice
cancer of the neck or body causes portal or inferior vena cava obstruction because the pancreas overlies these large veins

Question 4

portal hypertension

Answer 4

caused by cirrhosis of the liver
pressure raises in the epatic portal vein and tributaries, producing this
diverting veins can reduce this