Pancreatitis

Question 1

Large, elongated accessory organ of digestion.

secretes bicarbonate and pancreatic enzymes aiding in the process of digestion (exocrine function-amylase lipase, trypsin)

Answer 1

Pancreas

Question 2

Contains the Islets of Langerhans

Answer 2

Pancreas

Question 3

Inflammation of the pancreas

Answer 3

Pancreatitis

Question 4

Self digestion of the pancreas by its own pancreolytic enzymes (trypsin)

May result from cholelithiasis or alcohol abuse

Answer 4

Pancreatitis

Question 5

Cause: unknown; linked with autodigestion

Answer 5

Pancreatitis

Question 6

Types of Pancreatitis

Answer 6

1. Acute
2. Chronic

Question 7

Types of Pancreatitis

Vary from mild, self-limiting disorder to severe, fatal and does not respond to any treatment

Edema and inflammation confined to the pancreas

Answer 7

Acute Pancreatitis

Question 8

Types of Pancreatitis

Continuous and prolong with fibrosis

Answer 8

Chronic Pancreatitis

Question 9

Bluish flank discoloration

Answer 9

Grey Turner’s Sign

Question 10

Bluish periumbilical discoloration

Answer 10

Cullen Sign

Question 11

Medications

Answer 11

1. H2RA (Cimitidine)
2. PPI: Pantoprazole

Question 12

Surgical Management

Surgical removal of part or all of the parts of the pancreas

Answer 12

Pancreatectomy