Pancreatitis Flashcards
1
Q
what condition are those with pancreatitis at risk of developing
A
diabetes
2
Q
what is the name of diabetes present in pancreatitis
A
pancreatogenic diabetes type 3c
3
Q
what testing is offered to patients with chronic pancreatitis that are a risk of developing diabetes
- annual fasting glucise levels
- annual HbA1c
- ultrasound of pancreas
A
- annual HbA1c
4
Q
what cause accounts for around 80% of chronic pancreatitis
A
alcohol excess
5
Q
name a genetic condition that is linked to chronic pancreatitis
A
cystic fibrosis
haemochromatosis
6
Q
what is haemochromatosis
A
build up of iron
7
Q
when does pain typically start in patients with chronic pancreatitis
A
15-20 mins after eating
8
Q
what is steatorrhoea
A
oily stool
9
Q
what imaging is more sensitive in identifying calcification in pancreatitis
A
CT
10
Q
which blood test might you use to investigate for chronic pancreatitis
A
serum amylase
