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PANCREAS 1.1 Flashcards

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What is the anatomical position of the pancreas?

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A retroperitoneal organ that lies obliquely from the C-loop of the duodenum to the splenic hilum.

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What are the functions of the pancreas?

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The pancreas functions as both an endocrine and exocrine organ.

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How long is the pancreas and what is its weight in adults?

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It is 15-20 cm long and weighs about 75-100 g.

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What embryological structures form the pancreas?

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The pancreas forms from the fusion of a ventral bud and a larger dorsal bud.

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Which parts make up the pancreas?

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The pancreas consists of the head, uncinate process, neck, body, and tail.

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Where does the head of the pancreas lie?

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The head is disc-shaped within the concavity of the C-shaped duodenum.

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What is the function of the main pancreatic duct (Wirsung)?

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It drains pancreatic enzymes into the duodenum via the ampulla of Vater.

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What is the accessory pancreatic duct (Santorini)?

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It is a secondary duct, often absent, that drains the upper half of the pancreas.

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What is pancreatic divisum?

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A congenital anomaly where the pancreatic ducts fail to fuse, potentially leading to pancreatitis.

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What is the treatment for symptomatic pancreatic divisum?

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Operative or endoscopic sphincteroplasty of the minor papilla and accessory duct.

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What is annular pancreas?

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A developmental anomaly where pancreatic tissue encircles the duodenum, potentially causing obstruction.

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What is the surgical treatment for annular pancreas?

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Duodenal bypass procedures such as gastrojejunostomy or duodenojejunostomy.

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What arteries supply blood to the pancreas?

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The pancreas is supplied by branches from the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries.

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What veins drain blood from the pancreas?

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The pancreaticoduodenal veins drain into the superior mesenteric vein and hepatic portal vein.

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What nerves innervate the pancreas?

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Parasympathetic innervation from the vagus nerve and sympathetic innervation from splanchnic nerves.

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What are the primary symptoms of pancreatic malignancy?

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Jaundice, severe abdominal pain, and obstruction.

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What is a palliative procedure for pancreatic cancer pain?

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Injecting alcohol near the celiac plexus to alleviate pain.

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What are the two main functions of the pancreas?

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Endocrine (hormone secretion) and exocrine (digestive enzyme release).

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What percentage of the pancreas is exocrine tissue?

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85% of the pancreas is made up of exocrine tissue.

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What hormone does the beta cell secrete, and what is its function?

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Insulin, which decreases gluconeogenesis and increases glucose uptake.

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What is the function of glucagon?

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Increases hepatic glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis.

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What is the role of somatostatin in the pancreas?

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It inhibits gastrointestinal secretion and endocrine peptide release.

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What cell type secretes pancreatic polypeptide, and what is its function?

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PP cells secrete pancreatic polypeptide, which inhibits pancreatic exocrine secretion.

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What is the role of amylin (IAPP)?

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Counter-regulates insulin secretion and function.

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What is acute pancreatitis?

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Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory disorder of the pancreas characterized by edema, necrosis, and potential complications.

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What are the two main common causes of acute pancreatitis?

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The two most common causes are alcohol and gallstones.

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What does the ‘common channel theory’ state regarding gallstone-related pancreatitis?

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It states that obstruction by a stone causes bile to flow back to the pancreas, leading to damage by bile salts.

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What effect does alcohol have on the pancreas to cause pancreatitis?

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Alcohol causes spasm of the sphincter of Oddi, decreases blood flow to the pancreas, and is a metabolic toxin to acinar cells.

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What is the main pathophysiological mechanism in acute pancreatitis?

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Acute pancreatitis is caused by acinar cell injury, which may result from gallstone obstruction, alcohol irritation, or blocked pancreatic juice flow.

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What initiates the acinar cell injury in pancreatitis?

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Activation of digestive zymogens within the acinar cells initiates cell injury, leading to inflammation and potential systemic effects.

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What are some clinical presentations of acute pancreatitis?

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Common presentations include epigastric pain radiating to the back, nausea, vomiting, and signs of systemic inflammation.

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What are Grey Turner, Cullen, Fox, and Bryant signs?

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These are signs of retroperitoneal hemorrhage, seen as ecchymosis in different body regions.

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What does the Grey Turner sign indicate and where does it appear?

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Grey Turner sign is flank ecchymosis, indicating retroperitoneal hemorrhage.

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What does the Cullen sign indicate and where does it appear?

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Cullen sign is periumbilical ecchymosis, indicating retroperitoneal hemorrhage.

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What does the Fox sign indicate?

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Fox sign is ecchymosis along the inguinal ligament.

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What does the Bryant sign indicate?

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Bryant sign is bluish discoloration of the scrotum, often associated with retroperitoneal bleeding.

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What should be monitored in patients with suspected pancreatitis?

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Vital signs, oxygenation, hemodynamics, and kidney and metabolic function should be monitored.

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What is the SOFA score used for in acute pancreatitis?

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The SOFA score assesses sepsis risk and disease severity in patients with acute pancreatitis.

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What is the ‘cut-off sign’ on an abdominal X-ray?

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An abrupt termination of air in the left transverse colon, associated with inflamed pancreas.

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Why is a CT scan preferred for diagnosing severe pancreatitis?

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CT scan can reliably detect pancreatic necrosis, hemorrhage, and other severe changes that ultrasound may miss.

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What ultrasound findings suggest mild pancreatitis?

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Mild pancreatitis may show no abnormalities or mild peripancreatic fluid collections on ultrasound.

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What is the purpose of Ranson’s criteria in pancreatitis?

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Ranson’s criteria are used to assess mortality risk in acute pancreatitis.

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What is the gold standard imaging modality for diagnosing pancreatitis?

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Abdominal CT scan is the gold standard for diagnosing acute pancreatitis.

44
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What is the general management approach for acute pancreatitis?

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Management includes fluid resuscitation, monitoring, analgesia, and nutritional support.

45
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When are prophylactic antibiotics indicated in acute pancreatitis?

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Antibiotics are reserved for documented cases of infected pancreatic necrosis.

46
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What is the purpose of ERCP in acute pancreatitis?

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ERCP is used for patients with biliary pancreatitis complicated by cholangitis or bile duct obstruction.

47
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When is laparotomy indicated in acute pancreatitis?

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Laparotomy is indicated for acute abdomen, failed drainage, or compartment syndrome.

48
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What is the importance of nutritional support in acute pancreatitis?

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Proper nutrition supports recovery, with enteral nutrition preferred over parenteral in severe cases.

49
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How does alcohol affect the acinar cells in acute pancreatitis?

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Alcohol acts as a metabolic toxin and causes ischemic injury to acinar cells.

50
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What does the SOFA scoring system include?

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SOFA scoring assesses
PaO2/FiO2,
platelet count,
bilirubin,
hypotension,
GCS, and
creatinine.

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What are some complications associated with acute pancreatitis?

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Complications include pancreatic necrosis, sepsis, shock, organ failure, and pseudocyst formation.

52
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What can be seen on a CT scan in mild pancreatitis?

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Mild pancreatitis may show interstitial edema of the pancreas.

53
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What can be seen on a CT scan in severe pancreatitis?

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Severe pancreatitis may show pancreatic necrosis with air pockets and fluid collections.

54
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What is the ‘step-up approach’ in pancreatitis management?

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It involves gradual intervention, starting with non-surgical methods before progressing to surgery if needed.

55
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What is necrosectomy?

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Necrosectomy is the debridement of necrotic pancreatic tissue, used in severe pancreatitis cases with necrosis.

56
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When might pancreatic pseudocysts form in acute pancreatitis?

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Pseudocysts can form as a complication due to fluid collections following inflammation or necrosis.

57
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When does a pancreatic abscess typically occur after the initial pancreatitis attack?

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Occurs 2-6 weeks after the initial attack.

58
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What is the treatment for a pancreatic abscess?

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Treated by external drainage, either percutaneous or open.

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What are the indications for surgical intervention in acute pancreatitis?

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Diagnostic uncertainty, intra-abdominal catastrophe unrelated to necrotizing pancreatitis, infected necrosis documented by FNA or extraluminal gas on CT scan, severe sterile necrosis, symptomatic organized pancreatic necrosis.

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How long is the wait period before surgery for symptomatic organized pancreatic necrosis?

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Typically a wait period of 4-6 weeks is advised to allow inflammation to decrease.

61
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What is catheter drainage in treating pancreatic necrosis?

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A least invasive technique where a catheter is placed percutaneously through the retroperitoneum or transabdominally, often successful without surgery.

62
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What is the purpose of video-assisted retroperitoneal debridement (VARD)?

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It allows the removal of large pieces of necrosis with the use of large-bore surgical drains for continuous lavage.

63
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What is one advantage of endoscopic transluminal necrosectomy?

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Requires no abdominal incision, has no risk for incisional hernia, and does not create an external pancreatic fistula.

64
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What is the main disadvantage of endoscopic transluminal necrosectomy?

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Multiple repeated procedures may be needed to remove sufficient necrosis.

65
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What is the role of open necrosectomy in treating necrotizing pancreatitis?

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It is the reference standard for treatment and involves open or closed packing or continuous closed postoperative lavage.

66
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What is chronic pancreatitis?

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An incurable, progressive inflammatory condition that leads to irreversible destruction of pancreatic tissue.

67
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What is the most common cause of chronic calcific pancreatitis?

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Alcohol use is the most common cause.

68
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What type of mutation is associated with hereditary chronic pancreatitis?

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Autosomal dominant mutations in PRSS1 & SPINK1 genes.

69
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What nutritional factor is linked to tropical chronic pancreatitis?

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Cassava root, which contains toxic glycosides that form hydrocyanic acid, leading to free radical injury to the pancreas.

70
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What is the cause of chronic obstructive pancreatitis?

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It can be due to tumors, strictures, gallstones, or congenital issues like pancreas divisum causing duct obstruction.

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What type of immune cells predominate in chronic inflammatory pancreatitis?

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Mononuclear cells predominate in the fibrosis and loss of acinar cells.

72
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What is characteristic of chronic autoimmune pancreatitis?

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It is a non-obstructive, diffuse infiltrative disease with mononuclear cell infiltration and increased autoantibodies.

73
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Which autoimmune conditions are associated with chronic autoimmune pancreatitis?

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Sjogren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, Type I diabetes, primary sclerosing cholangitis, and cirrhosis.

74
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Is surgical treatment recommended for chronic autoimmune pancreatitis?

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No, these patients are typically not candidates for surgery; steroid therapy is used instead.

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What radiologic feature on an abdominal ultrasound is commonly seen in chronic pancreatitis?

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Heterogeneity of the pancreatic parenchyma with dilated ductal systems and cyst formation.

76
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What is the role of CT scan in diagnosing chronic pancreatitis?

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CT provides visualization of duct dilation, calcifications, cystic changes, and other pancreatic lesions with high resolution.

77
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What is the purpose of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in chronic pancreatitis?

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ERCP is the gold standard for diagnosis and staging, allowing for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions like stenting or drainage.

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What is the main symptom in the early stage of chronic pancreatitis?

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Recurrent acute attacks.

79
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Are there any complications in the early stage of chronic pancreatitis?

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No complications.

80
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What is the pancreatic morphology in the early stage of chronic pancreatitis?

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Morphologic changes are detectable with imaging procedures directed to the pancreatic parenchyma and ductal system.

81
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What is pancreatic function like in the early stage of chronic pancreatitis?

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Normal pancreatic endocrine and exocrine function.

82
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What diagnostics are used in the early stage of chronic pancreatitis?

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EUS, ERP/MRP, CT, Secretin.

83
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What are the characteristics of pain in the moderate stage of chronic pancreatitis?

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Increasing number of attacks with increased intensity.

84
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What complications may occur in the moderate stage of chronic pancreatitis?

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Pseudocysts, cholestasis, segmental portal hypertension.

85
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What is the pancreatic morphology in the moderate stage of chronic pancreatitis?

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Progredient morphologic changes detectable in several imaging procedures.

86
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What is pancreatic function like in the moderate stage of chronic pancreatitis?

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Impairment of pancreatic function in several degrees but rarely steatorrhea.

87
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What diagnostics are used in the moderate stage of chronic pancreatitis?

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Transabdominal US, ERP/MRP, EUS, CT, fasting blood glucose, oral glucose tolerance test.

88
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What happens to pain levels in the advanced stage of chronic pancreatitis?

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Pain decreases (‘burnout’ of the pancreas).

89
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What complications may occur in the advanced stage of chronic pancreatitis?

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Pseudocysts, cholestasis, segmental portal hypertension, and calculi.

90
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What is pancreatic function like in the advanced stage of chronic pancreatitis?

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Marked impairment with frequent steatorrhea and diabetes mellitus.

91
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What diagnostics are used in the advanced stage of chronic pancreatitis?

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Transabdominal US, ERP/MRP, CT, FE-1, fasting blood glucose, oral glucose tolerance test.

92
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What is the most common symptom of chronic pancreatitis?

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Abdominal pain.

93
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How is abdominal pain in chronic pancreatitis described?

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Constant and boring, often epigastric or mid-epigastric, radiating to the back, associated with anorexia, nausea, and vomiting.

94
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In chronic pancreatitis, when does pain often disappear (‘burnout’ phase)?

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In the late phases, often associated with diabetes and exocrine insufficiency.

95
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What are common symptoms of malabsorption in chronic pancreatitis?

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Bloating, flatulence, diarrhea, and steatorrhea.

96
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What are some nutritional deficiencies seen in chronic pancreatitis due to malabsorption?

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Deficiencies in micronutrients and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E.

97
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When does pancreatogenic diabetes typically develop in chronic pancreatitis?

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In the later stages, when 90% of the parenchyma is replaced by fibrosis.

98
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What is pancreatogenic diabetes?

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A global deficiency of all three glucoregulatory islet cell hormones: insulin, glucagon, and pancreatic polypeptide.

99
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What is the purpose of pancreatic duct stenting in chronic pancreatitis?

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To relieve obstruction and reduce pain symptoms.

100
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Why are pancreatic duct stents only left in place for a limited time?

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To avoid further inflammation.

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