Pancreatitis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the potential causes of pancreatitis?
A
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- Gall stones
- EtOH
- Trauma
- Steroids
- Mumps
- Atheroembolism, Autoimmune
- Scorpion bite
- Hypothermia, Hyperlipidaemia, Hypercalcaemia
- ERCP
- Drugs / toxins
2
Q
What is the likely pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis?
A
Inappropriate activation of pancreatic zymogens leading to self-destruction (auto-digestion) of the pancreatic tissue.
3
Q
What are the acute complications of severe pancreatitis?
A
Haemolysis
DIC
Fluid sequestration
ARDS
Fat necrosis
Peripheral vascular collapse
Shock
Acute renal tubular necrosis
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