10 Questions
What is the primary function of duct cells in the pancreas?
Produce bicarbonate-rich fluid
Which medication is NOT listed as a potential cause of acute pancreatitis?
Penicillin
In the context of acute pancreatitis, what is the primary function of acinar cells in the pancreas?
Synthesize digestive enzymes
Which group of individuals has an increased risk of developing gallstone pancreatitis?
Patients with gallstones smaller than 5mm
What is a common cause of ductal obstruction leading to acute pancreatitis in patients with cystic fibrosis?
Thickened secretions
Which virus is NOT listed as a potential infectious cause of acute pancreatitis?
Rabies
What anatomical anomaly involves the failure of dorsal and ventral fusion and is present in 5-15% of individuals?
Pancreas Divisum
'Idiopathic' cases of pancreatitis account for approximately what percentage of total cases according to experts?
~5%
'Gallstone pancreatitis' risk is highest among patients with which characteristic related to gallstones?
<5mm gallstones
Which medical procedure is associated with a risk of causing acute pancreatitis due to contrast issues and operator dependency?
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Learn about the clinical presentation of acute pancreatitis, including symptoms like abdominal pain, emesis, fever, and signs such as jaundice and discoloration. Explore the more severe cases and diagnostic features like Cullen’s sign and Grey Turner’s sign.
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