Pancreatic Disease Flashcards

1
Q

Possible aetiologies of EPI

A
  1. Secondary to chronic pancreatitis (most common in cats)
  2. Pancreatic acing atrophy (most common in dogs)
  3. Pancreatic duct obstruction
  4. Pancreatic aplasia/hypoplasia (rare)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

How much of the exocirine pancreas must be lost before clinical EPI will become apparent?

A

90%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What side effect has been reported with pancreatic enzyme supplementation in dogs with EPI?

A

Oral bleeding

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly