Pancreatic Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
Why somatostatinoma leads in diabetes mellitus, hypochlorhydia, gallstones and steatorrhea?
A
⬆️ somatostatin:
- ⤵️ insulin secretion ▶️ DM
- ⤵️ gastrin secretion ▶️ hypochlorhydia
- ⤵️ cholecystokinin ▶️ gallstones, steatorrhea
2
Q
Markers for pancreatic carcinoma
A
CEA, CA19-9 (more specific)