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EOR GI part 11-chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic pseudocyst, pancreatic carcinoma Flashcards

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What is chronic pancreatitis?

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Chronic inflammation of the pancreas region causing destruction of the parenchyma, fibrosis, and calcification, resulting in loss of endocrine and exocrine tissue

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What are the subtypes of chronic pancreatitis?

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Chronic calcific pancreatitis

Chronic obstructive pancreatitis

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Causes of chronic pancreatitis

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EtOH abuse (MC)
Idiopathic
Hypercalcemia (hyperparathyroidism)
HLD
Familial
Trauma
Iatrogenic
Gallstones
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Sx of chronic pancreatitis

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Epigastric and/or back pain
Wt loss
Steatorrhea

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Associated signs of chronic pancreatitis

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Type 1 DM
Steatorrhea
Wt loss

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What are the signs of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency?

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Steatorrhea

Malnutrition

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What are the signs of pancreatic endocrine insufficiency?

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DM

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What are the common pain patterns in chronic pancreatitis?

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Unrelenting pain

Recurrent pain

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DDx of chronic pancreatitis

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PUD
Biliary dz
AAA
Pancreatic CA
Angina
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Appropriate lab tests for chronic pancreatitis

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Amylase/lipase
72-hr fecal fat analysis
Glucose tolerance test

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Why may amylase/lipase be normal in a pt with chronic pancreatitis?

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Because of extensive pancreatic tissue loss

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What radiographic tests should be performed for chronic pancreatitis?

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CT scan- has greatest sensitivity for gland enlargement/atrophy, calcification, masses, pseudocysts
KUB- Calcification in the pancreas
ERCP- Ductal irregularities with dilation and stenosis, pseudocysts

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Medical tx for chronic pancreatitis

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Discontinuation of EtOH use- can reduce attacks, though parenchymal damage continues secondary to ductal obstruction and fibrosis
Insulin for type 1 DM
Pancreatic enzyme replacement
Narcotics for pain

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Surgical tx for chronic pancreatitis

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Pestow- longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy (pancreatic duct must be dilated)
Duval- distal pancreaticojejunostomy
Near-total pancreatectomy

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What is the Frey procedure?

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Longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy with core resection of the pancreatic head

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What is the indication for surgical tx of chronic pancreatitis?

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Severe, prolonged/refractory

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What are the possible complications of chronic pancreatitis?

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Insulin dependent DM
Steatorrhea
Malnutrition
Biliary obstruction
Splenic vein thrombosis
Gastric varices
Pancreatic pseudocyst/abscess
Narcotic addiction
Pancreatic ascites/pleural effusion
Splenic artery aneurysm
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What is a pancreatic pseudocyst?

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Encapsulated collection of pancreatic fluid

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What makes a pancreatic pseudocyst a pseudocyst?

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Wall is formed by inflammatory fibrosis, NOT epithelial cell lining

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Associated RFs of pancreatic pseudocyst

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Acute pancreatitis < chronic pancreatitis from EtOH

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What is the MCC of pancreatic pseudocyst in the US?

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Chronic alcoholic pancreatitis

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Sx of pancreatic pseudocyst

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Epigastric pain/mass
Emesis
Mild fever
Wt loss
Should be suspected when a pt with acute pancreatitis fails to resolve pain
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Signs of pancreatic pseudocyst

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Palpable epigastric mass
Tender epigastrium
Ileus

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What is the DDx of pancreatic pseudocyst

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Cystadenocarcinoma

Cystadenoma

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What are the possible complications of a pancreatic pseudocyst?

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Infection
Bleeding into the cyst
Fistula
Pancreatic ascites
Gastric outlet obstruction
SBO
Biliary obstruction
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Tx of pancreatic pseudocyst

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Drainage of the cyst or observation

27
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What is the waiting period before a pancreatic pseudocyst should be drained?

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It takes 6 wks for pseudocyst walls to mature or become firm enough to hold sutures, and most will resolve during this period if they are going to

28
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What percentage of pancreatic pseudocysts resolve spontaneously?

29
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What is the tx for pseudocyst with bleeding into cyst?

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Angiogram and embolization

30
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What is the tx for pancreatic pseudocyst with infection?

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Percutaneous external drainage/ IV abx

31
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What size pancreatic pseudocyst should be drained?

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Pseudocysts >5 cm have a small chance of resolving and have a higher chance of complications
Calcified cyst wall
Thick cyst wall

32
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What are three tx options for pancreatic pseudocyst?

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Percutaneous aspiration/drain
Operative drainage
Transpapillary stent via ERCP (pseudocyst must communicate with pancreatic duct)

33
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What is an endoscopic option for drainage of a pancreatic pseudocyst?

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Endoscopic cystogastrostomy

34
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What must be done during a surgical drainage procedure for a pancreatic pseudocyst?

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Bx of the cyst wall to r/o a cystic carcinoma

35
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What is the MCC of death d/t pancreatic pseudocyst?

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Massive hemorrhage into the pseudocyst

36
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Associated RFs of pancreatic carcinoma

A 
Smoking 3x risk
DM
Heavy EtOH use
Chronic pancreatitis
Diet high in fried meats
Previous gastrectomy
37
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Average age of pancreatic carcinoma

38
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What are the different types of pancreatic carcinoma?

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> 80% are duct cell adenocarcinomas

Other types include cystadenocarcinoma and acinar cell carcinoma

39
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What percentage of pancreatic carcinomas arise in the pancreatic head?

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66%

33% arise in the body and tail

40
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Why are most pancreatic cancers in the tail nonresectable?

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These tumors grow without sx until it is too late and they have already spread- head of the pancreas tumors draw attention earlier because of biliary obstruction

41
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What are the s/sx of pancreatic carcinoma in the head of the pancreas?

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Painless jaundice from obstruction of common bile duct
Wt loss
Abd pain
Back pain
Weakness 
Pruritis from bile salts in skin
Anorexia
Courvoisier's sign
Acholic stools
Dark urine
DM
42
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S/sx of pancreatic carcinoma in the body or tail

A 
Wt loss and pain (90%)
Migratory thrombophlebitis (10%)
Jaundice (<10%)
Nausea and vomiting
Fatigue
43
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What are the MC sx of pancreatic carcinoma of the pancreatic head?

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Wt loss
Pain
Jaundice

44
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What is Courvoisier’s sign?

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Palpable, nontender, distended gallbladder

45
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What is the classic presentation of pancreatic CA in the head of the pancreas?

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Painless jaundice

46
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Associated lab findings of pancreatic carcinoma

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Increased direct bilirubin and alk phos (as a result of biliary obstruction)
Increased LFTs
Elevated pancreatic tumor markers

47
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Which tumor markers are associated with pancreatic CA?

48
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What diagnostic studies are performed for pancreatic carcinoma?

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Abdominal CT
U/s
Cholangiography (ERCP to r/o choledocholithiasis and cell brushings)
Endoscopic u/s with bx

49
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Treatment for pancreatic CA in head of pancreas

A

Whipple (pancreaticoduodenectomy)

50
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Tx of pancreatic CA in body or tail

A

Distal resection

51
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What factors signify inoperability in pancreatic carcinoma?

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Vascular encasement
Liver metastasis
Peritoneal implants
Distant LN metastasis (periaortic/celiac nodes)
Distant metastasis
Malignant ascites
52
Q

Is portal vein or SMV involvement an absolute CI for resection in pancreatic carcinoma?

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No- can be resected and reconstructed with vein interposition graft at some centers

53
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What mortality rate is associated with a Whipple?

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<5% at busy high volume centers

54
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What is the pylorus-preserving Whipple?

A

No antrectomy

Anastomose duodenum to jejunum

55
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What are the possible post-Whipple complications?

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Delayed gastric emptying (if antrectomy is performed)
Anastomotic leak (from the bile duct or pancreatic anastomosis), causing pancreatic/biliary fistula
Wound infection
Postgastrectomy syndromes
Sepsis
Pancreatitis

56
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Why must the duodenum be removed if the head of the pancreas is resected?

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They share the same blood supply

57
Q

What is the postop adjuvant therapy in pancreatic CA?

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Chemo +/- radiation therapy

58
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What is the palliative tx if the pancreatic tumor is inoperable and biliary obstruction is present?

A

Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography or ERCP and placement of stent across obstruction

59
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What is the prognosis at 1 yr after dx of pancreatic CA?

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Dismal

90% of pts die within 1 yr of dx

60
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What is the survival rate of pancreatic CA at 5 yrs after resection?

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