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pancreatic disease Flashcards

1
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What is the treatment for a pancreatico-pleural fistula

A

ERCP

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2
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What does a high fluid amylase suggest

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pancreatic issues

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What are pancreatic ascites results after testing the fluid

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High fluid amylase
saag<1.1/DL

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4
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What is the treatment for pancreatic ascites

A

ERCP - specifically pancreatic duct disruption

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5
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What are the risk factors for chronic pancreatitis

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alcohol
smoking
Cystic fibrosis

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What are the key clinical features of Chronic pancreatitis

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Abdominal pain
Exocrine and endocrine insufficiency

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What is the first line investigation for chronic pancreatitis

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CT

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What changes are looked for on CT of pancreas during checks for chronic pancreatitis

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pancreatic calcifications or characteristic pancreatic ductal changes

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What are the clinical presentation of pancreas carcinoma

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  • upper abdo pain
  • Painless jaundice
  • weight loss
  • anorexia
  • fatigue
  • diarrhoea
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • Ascites
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