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GI Flashcards

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Causes of ascites

A 
liver cirrhosis
heart failure
cancer
pancreatitis
TB
blockage of hepatic vein (Budd-Chiari Syndrome)
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What is Budd-Chiari syndrome

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Blockage of the hepatic vein

Triad of abdominal pain, ascites and hepatomegaly

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causes of Budd-Chiari syndrome

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primary (80%)
polycythemia vera
pregnancy
post-partum state
OCP
hepatocellular carcinoma

secondary
compression e.g. due to tumor

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Causes of pancreatitis

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Idiopathic
Gallstones
Ethanol
Trauma
Steroids
Mumps/malignancy
Autoimmune disease
Scorpion
Hypercalcaemia/hyperlipidaemia
ERCP (kidney stone removal)
Drugs (azathroprine, thiazides, tetracyclines)
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Symptoms of pancreatitis

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severe epigastric pain radiating to back
nausea and vomiting
decreased appetite

In history look for:
past gallstones
surgery (ERCP)
alcohol and family history

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How to diagnose pancreatitis

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suggestive history
serum amylase >3x normal
CT suggestive (or ultrasound look for gallstones)

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