Pancreatic Disorders Flashcards
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Describe the exocrine function of the pancreas
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- secretions important for major digestive activity of GI tract
- secretes isosmotic alkaline fluid
- fluid contains approx 20 enzymes
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Describe the endocrine function of the pancreas
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Maintains blood glucose levels
- beta cells produce insulin
- alpha cells produce glucagon
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Describe the pancreatic digestive enzymes
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- lipase: fat digestion
- amylase: carb digestion
- protease: protein digestion
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Describe the etiology of acute pancreatitis
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Describe some complications of acute pancreatitis
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Describe the presentation and PE for acute pancreatitis
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Describe the labs & imaging for acute pancreatitis
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Describe the treatment of acute pancreatitis
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Describe the etiology of chronic pancreatitis
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Describe the presentation of chronic pancreatitis
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Describe the labs & imaging of chronic pancreatitis
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Describe the treatment of chronic pancreatitis
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Describe the etiology & RF of pancreatic cancer
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Describe the presentation of pancreatic cancer
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Describe the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer
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Describe the treatment of pancreatic cancer
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When can amylase & lipase levels be normal or only mildly elevated?
- if obtaining levels is delayed
- hypertriglyceridemia
- chronic pancreatitis
- renal failure
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When can an amylase be elevated
- hyperamylasemia
- renal insufficiency
- MUMPs
- pregnancy
- opiate use
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Describe why lipase is the test of choice for pancreatitis diagnosis
- more sensitive and specific
- remains elevated longer
- no correlation between severity of disease and degree of elevation
