Pancreatitis

Question 1

What are the labs used to help diagnose pancreatitis?

Answer 1

Amylase and lipase

Question 2

What are the two signs that help determine if a patient has pancreatitis and what do they mean?

Answer 2

Cullens sign: center of belly, bluish discoloration around belly button.

Grey Turner’s sign: think “turn” the patient over. Bruising on flanks.

These signs can also mean ectopic pregnancy.