Pancreatic Pseudocysts Flashcards
1
Q
Accumulation of pancreatic fluid and necrotic debris confined by the retroperitoneum
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pseudocyst
2
Q
Pancreatic pseudocyst occurs in an
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attempt to wall of the pancreatic secretion to prevent further tissue damage
3
Q
Pseudocyst contain
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high amounts of amylase, lipase and trypsin
4
Q
Common cause
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- acute pancreatitis
- chronic pancreatitis
- pancreatic trauma
- pancreatic ductal obstruction
- pancreatic neoplasm
5
Q
Pancreatic pseudocyst is mostly in the
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tail
6
Q
The pancreas is located within the ________ space of the retroperitoneal
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anterior-pararenal
*When the exudative fluid extravasates from the pancreas it fills this space
7
Q
After disruption of the parietal peritoneum, overlying the anterior border of the pancreas, fluid enters the
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lesser peritoneal sac
8
Q
In children, the most common reason is
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abdominal trauma
