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Pancreas Flashcards

1
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T/F? The pancreas is retroperitoneal.

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true

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T/F? The pancreas is encapsulated.

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false

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3
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Name the five areas of the pancreas.

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uncinate process head neck body tail

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4
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The pancreas is normally ___ cm in length.

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12-15

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5
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The pancreas head is normally ___ cm or less.

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3

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The pancreas neck is situated directly anterior to…

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the porto-splenic confluence.

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7
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The pancreas neck is normally about ___ mm.

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10

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The pancreas body is normally about ___ cm.

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1.5

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The pancreas tail is normally around ___ cm.

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2.4

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10
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Name the two functions of the pancreas.

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exocrine endocrine

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11
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As part of the exocrine system, the pancreas secretes these through the ductal system.

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trypsin, lipase, amylase

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12
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How much of the pancreatic tissue is dedicated to exocrine functions?

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80%

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13
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As part of the endocrine system, the pancreas secretes this via the islets of langerhans.

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insulin

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14
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How much of the pancreatic tissue is dedicated to endocrine functions?

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2%

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15
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This is a digestive enzyme for carbs, produced by the pancreas, the salivary glands, and the kidneys.

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amylase

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16
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Amylase elevation suggests…

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pancreatitis, salivary gland dysfunction, and/or renal disease.

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T/F? Lipase levels parallel the amylase levels.

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true

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T/F? Lipase levels rise first, and amylase levels rise later but persist longer.

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false. AMYLASE levels rise FIRST, and lipase levels rise later and persist longer.

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19
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The normal pancreas is ___geneous and ___echoic or ___echoic (when compared to the liver).

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homo, iso, hypo

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20
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With aging and obesity, the pancreas becomes ___ and may blend into the surrounding fat.

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more echogenic; this is REVERSIBLE.

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21
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Describe an iffy trick to visualize the pancreas tail.

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Have the patient drink water to fill their stomach and create an acoustic window, while supine or RLD.

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22
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The anterior border of the pancreas body and tail is overlied by the…

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stomach.

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23
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The duodenal loop, except for the ___, encircles the pancreas head.

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first segment

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24
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The pancreas head is ___ to the IVC.

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anterior

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25
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The pancreas head is ___ to the duodenum.

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medial

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26
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The CBD is ___ to the pancreas head.

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posterior

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27
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The GDA is ___ to the pancreas head.

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anterior

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28
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The SMA and SMV are ___ to the pancreas neck.

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posterior

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29
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The SMA and SMV are ___ to the uncinate process and 3rd part of the duodenum.

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anterior

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30
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The abd aorta runs ___ to the pancreas body.

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posterior

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31
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The celiac axis arises from the aorta ___ to the pancreas.

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superior

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32
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The CHA proceeds ___ to the right, ___ to the pancreas head.

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anteriorly, cephalad

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33
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The splenic artery follows a ___ course along the ___ border of the pancreas body and tail.

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tortuous, superior

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34
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The SMA arises from the aorta just ___ to the pancreas body, descending ___ to the uncinate process and the 3rd part of the duodenum.

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posterior, anterior

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35
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The splenic vein runs from the splenic hilam along the ___ aspect of the pancreas to join the ___.

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posteroinferior, SMV.

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36
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The SMV and the splenic vein join ___ to the pancreas neck to form the ___.

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posterior; portosplenic confluence

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37
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The MPV ascends toward the porta hepatis ___ to the pancreas head.

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cephalad

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38
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The CBD travels ___ to the 1st part of the duodenum and the pancreas head to lie to the ___ of the main pancreatic duct and opens into the duodenum at the ___.

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posterior, right, ampulla of Vater

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39
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The duodenum is divided into ___ portions.

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4

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40
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The 1st and 3rd portions of the duodenum are ___.

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transverse

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41
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The 2nd and 4th portions of the duodenum are ___.

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long

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42
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The main pancreatic duct is also known as the…

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duct of Wirsung.

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43
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The pancreatic duct is considered abnormal if it is greater than ___ mm.

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2

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44
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Pancreatic duct dilation is typically due to stones within the ___ from chonic pancreatitis or a stone at the ___.

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pancreatic duct, ampulla of Vater

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45
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The accessory pancreatic duct is also known as the…

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duct of Santorini.

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46
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The duct of Santorini drains the…

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uncinate process.

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47
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‘Agenesis’ of the pancreas is used to mean…

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a lack of pancreatic body and tail. The remaining head shows compensatory hypertrophy.

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48
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T/F? Multiple congenital cysts are associated with adult type polycystic liver disease.

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false; *kidney disease

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49
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This condition is characterized by viscous secretions and dysfunction of multiple glands, including the pancreas, leading to pancreatic insufficiency.

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cystic fibrosis

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50
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Sonographically, this presents as a shrunken, fibrous, fatty, cystic pancreas with increased echogenicity.

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cystic fibrosis

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51
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The condition is from a failure of the dorsal and ventral pancreatic ducts to fuse during embryonic development.

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pancreas divisum

52
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This is the most common variant of pancreatic anatomy.

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pancreas divisum

53
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This results is smaller santorini’s ducts draining the body and tail and is associated with pancreatitis.

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pancreas divisum

54
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This is an uncommon congenital anomaly wherein a ring of normal pancreatic tissue encircles the duodenum secondary to the abnormal migration of the ventral pancreas.

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annular pancreas

55
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This pancreatic condition is frequently diagnosed in infancy because of associated duodenal obstruction.

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annular pancreas

56
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This is a temporary inflammatory disease of the pancreas, usually caused by biliary tract disease or chronic ETOH abuse.

A

acute pancreatitis

57
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Sonographically, this can appear as an enlarged hypoechoic gland in the pancreas, ductal dilation, mass effect from phlegmon or hemorrhage, peripancreatic fluid collections, thickening of adjacent fascial planes, and ascites.

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acute pancreatitis

58
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Complications of this pancreatic condition include pseudocyst formation, abcsess, panreatic necrosis, hemorrhage, splenic vein thrombosis, and pseudoaneurysm formation.

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acute pancreatitis

59
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Focal pancreatitis is most often seen in the ___ and is difficult to differentiate from a ___.

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pancreas head, neoplasm

60
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With normal amylase, a pancreatic mass is likelyto represent a ___.

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neoplasm

61
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In a pediatric patient, this pancreatic condition is most likely associated with choledochal cysts, cystic fibrosis or hereditary autosomal dominant pancreatitis.

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focal pancreatitis

62
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In this condition, the pancreas becomes increasingly hypoenchogenic relative to normal liver and increases size.

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diffuse pancreatitis

63
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This is the most common cystic lesion of the pancreas.

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pseudocyst

64
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This is an accumulation of pancreatic fluid and necrotic debris confined by the retroperitoneum that contains high amounts of amylase, lipase, and trypsin.

A

pseudocyst

65
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These are generally spherical and take 4-6 weeks to enclose by forming a wall composed of collagen and vascular granulation tissue.

A

pseudocysts

66
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Pseudocysts occur in ___% of patients who have had acute pancreatitis.

A

10-20%

67
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These are most commonly associated with alcoholic or biliary etiology or after blunt abdominal trauma in children or secondary to pancreatic malignancy.

A

pseudocysts

68
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Sonographically, these appear as a well-defined smooth-walled anechoic pancreatic structure with acoustic enhancements. Debris may occur within it due to hemorrhage or infection.

A

pseudocysts

69
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If a pancreatic pseudocyst ruptures…

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acute peritonitis can ensue in the peritoneal cavity.

70
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These clinical findings suggest a pancreatic pseudocyst, but it must be confirmed by u/s.

A

persistant pain and elevated amylase

71
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If a pancreatic pseudocyst becomes enlarged, it may cause ___ of the stomach, small bowel, colon, or bile ducts, progressing to ___.

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obstruction, jaundice and obstructive cholangitis

72
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Pancreatic pseudocysts that persist beyond ___ or grow larger than ___ in diameter may require non-surgical intervention.

A

6 weeks, 5 cm

73
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This is irreversible destruction to the pancreas due to repeated bouts of pancreatic inflammation.

A

chronic pancreatitis

74
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In this pancreatic condition, the fibrous connective tissue proliferates around the ducts and between the lobules, causing interstitial scarring, leading to an irregular, nodular appearance of the pancreas surface.

A

chronic pancreatitis

75
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Chronic pancreatitis is caused by…

A

alcoholism* hereditary pancreatitis cystic fibrosis* congenital abnormalities blunt abdominal trauma idiopathic chronic pancreatitis

76
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Sonographically, this appears as a small echogenic pancreas with calcifications, pseudocyst formation, dilated pancreatic and bile ducts, and portal vein thrombosis.

A

chronic pancreatitis

77
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This is a non-encapsulated inflammatory process that spreads along peripancreatic tissue, causing localized areas of diffuse inflammatory edema of soft tissue that may proceed to necrosis and suppuration. “inflamed fluid”

A

phlegmon pancreatitis

78
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Sonographically, this appears as a hypoechoic pancreas with good through transmission.

A

phlegmon pancreatitis

79
Q

___% of patients with pancreatic carcinoma present with lympatic and metastatic spread of the tumor.

A

90%

80
Q

Adenocarcinoma presents in the head of the pancreas ___% of the time.

A

75-80%

81
Q

The 5 year survival rate for pancreatic cancer patients is less than ___%.

A

2%

82
Q

Sonographically, this appears as a solid hypoechoic mass, usually in the pancreas head, in patients with abd pain and jaundice.

A

pancreatic cancer

83
Q

Associated findings with pancreatic cancer include…

A

bile duct dilation courvoisier’s GB painless jaundice dilatd pancreatic duct pancreatitis liver mets ascites lymphadenopathy around the aorta pseudocyst formation

84
Q

Clinically, patients with this condition present with elevated alk phos and bilirubin. (Amylase may or may not be elevated.)

A

pancreatic cancer

85
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How is pancreatic cancer treated?

A

surgery chemotherapy radiation therapy pallative care

86
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If the pancreatic tumor is resectable, what are the two surgical options?

A

Whipple procedure distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy

87
Q

The Whipple procedure is performed due to cancer in the pancreatic…

A

head.

88
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The Whipple procedure is also known as…

A

pancreaticoduodenectomy.

89
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What happens in a Whipple procedure?

A

The head of the pancreas, a portion of the bile duct, the GB and duodenum are removed. The rest of the pancreas and bile duct are sutured back to the intestines to direct secretions back to the gut.

90
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A distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy are performed due to cancer in pancreatic…

A

body or tail. Also chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic pseudocysts, and injury due to trauma.

91
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What happens in a distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy?

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The end of the pancreas is removed, while the head is left in place. If the disease affects the splenic artery or vein, then the spleen in removed, too.

92
Q

What are the two most common kinds of pancreatic cystic neoplasms?

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serous cystadenoma mucinous cystic neoplasm

93
Q

This is a benign cystic neoplasm of the pancreas.

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serous cystadenoma (aka microcystic cystadenoma)

94
Q

Sonographically, this appears as a ‘cluster of grapes’ pattern in the pancreas. The masses may be echogenic and appear solid with through transmission.

A

serous cystadenoma

95
Q

This is a (potentially) malignant cystic neoplasm of the pancreas.

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mucinous cystic neoplasm (aka macrocystic neoplasm)

96
Q

Sonographically, this appears as a well-defined large multicystic mass in the pancreas in patients with increase CEA lab tests.

A

mucinous cystic neoplasm

97
Q

Mucinous cystic neoplasms primarily form in the pancreatic ___ and, because of the potential for malignant transformation, should be ___.

A

tail, resected

98
Q

This is an uncommon endocrine tumor usually found in the pancreatic body & tail.

A

islet cell tumor

99
Q

This is a small tumor of the pancreas that produces excessive amounts of insulin, more common in women.

A

insulinoma

100
Q

T/F? Insulinomas are usually malignant.

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false, usually non-cancerous

101
Q

Sonographically, these appear as a round/oval well-circumscribed hypoechoic mass.

A

insulinoma

102
Q

This is the most common type of islet cell tumor.

A

insulinoma

103
Q

This is the second most common type of islet cell tumor.

A

gastrinoma

104
Q

Gastrinoma is also known as…

A

zollinger-ellison syndrome.

105
Q

This is a rare endocrine tumor and commonly present with severe recurrent peptic ulcer disease.

A

gastrinoma

106
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T/F? Gastrinomas are usually non-cancerous.

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false, usually malignant

107
Q

This is a tumor in the pancreas that secretes excess gastrin leading to ulceration in the duodenum, stomach, and small intestine.

A

gastrinoma

108
Q

Gastrinomas are usually found in the ___ and ___.

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duodenum (50-70%) and pancreas (20-40%)

109
Q

This is a group of heritable syndromes characterized by abherant growth of benign or malignant tumors in a subset of endocrine tissues.

A

M.E.N. - multiple endocrine neoplasia

110
Q

A type I MEN tumor involves the…

A

parathyroid glands, endocrine pancras, and the pituitary.

111
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A type II-A MEN tumor involves…

A

medullary cancinoma of the thyroid gland, pheochromocytoma and hyperparathyroidism.

112
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A type II-B MEN tumor involves…

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medullary carcinoma of the thyroid, multiple neuromas, and pheochromocytoma.

113
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MEN tumors are associated with…

A

insulinoma gastrinoma medullary thyroid carcinoma pheochroocytoma parathyroid gland hyperplasia pituitary tumors

114
Q
A

dilated main pancreatic duct

115
Q
A

adult cystic fibrosis

Hypoechoic areas representing areas of fibrosis. Small anechoic areas within pancreas represent small cysts. Tiny echogenic foci with acoustic shadowing represent pancreatic calcification.

116
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A

acute pancreatitis

ENLARGED HYPOECHOIC GLAND BUT MAY BE NEGATIVE IN MILDER FORMS OF ACUTE PANCREATITIS.

117
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A

acute pancreatitis

peripancreatic fluid collections,

118
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pseudocyst

GENERALLY SPHERICAL AND TAKE 4-6 WEEKS TO ENCLOSE ITSELF BY FORMING A WALL COMPOSED OF COLLAGEN AND VASCULAR GRANULATION TISSUE.

119
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A

pseudocyst

A WELL DEFINED, SMOOTH-WALLED ANECHOIC STRUCTURE WITH ACOUSTIC ENHANCEMENT.

120
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A

chronic pancreatitis

SMALL ECHOGENIC PANCREAS
CALCIFICATIONS

121
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A

pancreatic cancer

The tumor itself usually presents as a hypoechoic mass

122
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A

pancreatic cancer

123
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A

ductal ca

124
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A

serous cystadenoma neoplasm

125
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A

mucinous cystic neoplasm

126
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A

insulinoma

Islet cell tumors are round or oval and well-circumscribed hypoechoic mass

127
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