Pancreas Flashcards

1
Q

Late complication of acute pancreatitis the results in necrotic tissue that is liquified through the action of pancreatic enzymes?

A

Pancreatic pseudocyst

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Migratory thrombophlebitis –trousseau syndrome is associated with what?

A

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma

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3
Q

Where do the majority of pancreatic carcinomas arise from?

A

Pancreatic duct cells

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4
Q

What pancreatic mass is associated with necrotizing migratory erythema, mild hyperglycemia and anemia?

A

Glucagonoma

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5
Q

Intractable diarrhea, hypokalemia and low levels of chloride in gastric juice?

A

VIPoma

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6
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Associated with mild DM, gallstones, steatorrhea, and hypochlorhydria?

A

Somatostatinoma

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7
Q

What is inhibited by somatostatinoma?

A
Release of GH and TSH from the pituitary 
Gastrin
Cholecystokinin (CCK)
Secretin
Motilin
Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP)
Gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP)
Enteroglucagon
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