Pathological Conditions (Pancreas)

Question 1

Diabetic Retinopathy

Answer 1

Disorder of blood vessels of retina in which capillaries of the retina undergo localized areas of bulging (microaneurysms), hemorrhages, leakage, and scarring. Consequence of 8-10 year duration of diabetes mellitus

Question 2

Formerly known as Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM). Usually occurs before age of 30. Sudden onset. Controlled with insulin injections. Individuals are prone to developing ketosis

Answer 2

Type I Diabetes Classification of Diabetes Mellitus

Question 3

Formerly known as Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM). Usually appears in adults after age of 40. Majority of these individuals are obese. Usually controlled through diet and exercise.

Answer 3

Type II Diabetes Classification of Diabetes Mellitus

Question 4

Life-threatening primary malignant neoplasm typically found in head of pancreas

Answer 4

Pancreatic Cancer

Question 5

Type II Diabetes Classification of Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 5

Formerly known as Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM). Usually appears in adults after age of 40. Majority of these individuals are obese. Usually controlled through diet and exercise.

Question 6

Pancreatitis

Answer 6

Acute or chronic destructive inflammatory condition of the pancreas

Question 7

Type I Diabetes Classification of Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 7

Formerly known as Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM). Usually occurs before age of 30. Sudden onset. Controlled with insulin injections. Individuals are prone to developing ketosis

Question 8

Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 8

Disorder of pancreas in which beta cells of islets of Langerhans of the pancreas fail to produce an adequate amount of insulin

Question 9

Disorder in which women who are not diabetic before pregnancy develop diabetes during the pregnancy

Answer 9

Gestational Diabetes

Question 10

Gestational Diabetes

Answer 10

Disorder in which women who are not diabetic before pregnancy develop diabetes during the pregnancy

Question 11

Disorder of blood vessels of retina in which capillaries of the retina undergo localized areas of bulging (microaneurysms), hemorrhages, leakage, and scarring. Consequence of 8-10 year duration of diabetes mellitus

Answer 11

Diabetic Retinopathy

Question 12

Pancreatic Cancer

Answer 12

Life-threatening primary malignant neoplasm typically found in head of pancreas

Question 13

Disorder of pancreas in which beta cells of islets of Langerhans of the pancreas fail to produce an adequate amount of insulin

Answer 13

Diabetes Mellitus

Question 14

Acute or chronic destructive inflammatory condition of the pancreas

Answer 14

Pancreatitis