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What is the most common cause of chronic pancreatitis in adults?
What is the most common cause of chronic pancreatitis in adults?
- Autoimmune diseases
- Alcohol consumption (correct)
- Cystic fibrosis
- Gallstones
Which classic imaging finding is associated with chronic pancreatitis?
Which classic imaging finding is associated with chronic pancreatitis?
- Calcification in the pancreas (correct)
- Nodules in the liver
- Fluid collections around pancreas
- Enlarged pancreas
What symptom is considered the hallmark of chronic pancreatitis?
What symptom is considered the hallmark of chronic pancreatitis?
- Nausea
- Chronic abdominal pain (correct)
- Diarrhea
- Weight gain
How do serum levels of amylase and lipase in chronic pancreatitis typically compare to those in acute pancreatitis?
How do serum levels of amylase and lipase in chronic pancreatitis typically compare to those in acute pancreatitis?
Which complication of chronic pancreatitis involves issues with blood flow?
Which complication of chronic pancreatitis involves issues with blood flow?
What dietary change might patients with chronic pancreatitis experience due to their condition?
What dietary change might patients with chronic pancreatitis experience due to their condition?
What is a reason why measuring amylase and lipase is less helpful in chronic pancreatitis?
What is a reason why measuring amylase and lipase is less helpful in chronic pancreatitis?
Why do patients with chronic pancreatitis often seek narcotics for pain relief?
Why do patients with chronic pancreatitis often seek narcotics for pain relief?
What is the relationship between alcohol consumption and pancreatic cancer risk?
What is the relationship between alcohol consumption and pancreatic cancer risk?
Which gene mutation is most frequently associated with pancreatic cancer?
Which gene mutation is most frequently associated with pancreatic cancer?
Which tumor marker is primarily used in the management of pancreatic cancer?
Which tumor marker is primarily used in the management of pancreatic cancer?
What technique is commonly used to treat pancreatic cancer?
What technique is commonly used to treat pancreatic cancer?
How is the CEA tumor marker relevant in the context of pancreatic cancer?
How is the CEA tumor marker relevant in the context of pancreatic cancer?
Which gene is associated with tumor suppression in pancreatic cancer?
Which gene is associated with tumor suppression in pancreatic cancer?
What is the role of CA-19-9 in the context of pancreatic cancer?
What is the role of CA-19-9 in the context of pancreatic cancer?
What must occur for alcohol consumption to be a significant risk factor for pancreatic cancer?
What must occur for alcohol consumption to be a significant risk factor for pancreatic cancer?
In pancreatic cancer, the sensitivity and specificity of CEA are considered:
In pancreatic cancer, the sensitivity and specificity of CEA are considered:
Which procedure allows bile to drain after removal of the pancreas's head?
Which procedure allows bile to drain after removal of the pancreas's head?
What is the primary function of the portal vein?
What is the primary function of the portal vein?
Which vein is involved in the drainage of blood from the spleen to the portal vein?
Which vein is involved in the drainage of blood from the spleen to the portal vein?
What complication can arise from splenic vein thrombosis in chronic pancreatitis?
What complication can arise from splenic vein thrombosis in chronic pancreatitis?
What is a potential consequence of pancreatic insufficiency?
What is a potential consequence of pancreatic insufficiency?
What is the most common type of pancreatic cancer?
What is the most common type of pancreatic cancer?
What is the classic presentation of pancreatic cancer concerning jaundice?
What is the classic presentation of pancreatic cancer concerning jaundice?
Courvoisier's sign is associated with which condition?
Courvoisier's sign is associated with which condition?
What defines Trousseau syndrome?
What defines Trousseau syndrome?
What is the significance of chronic pancreatitis lasting more than 20 years?
What is the significance of chronic pancreatitis lasting more than 20 years?
What would be a common symptom of pancreatic cancer?
What would be a common symptom of pancreatic cancer?
What causes the dark urine and clay-colored stools associated with pancreatic cancer?
What causes the dark urine and clay-colored stools associated with pancreatic cancer?
Which risk factor is NOT associated with pancreatic cancer?
Which risk factor is NOT associated with pancreatic cancer?
How do pancreatic tumors typically present on diagnosis?
How do pancreatic tumors typically present on diagnosis?
Chronic pancreatitis occurs when fibrosis and calcification develop in the ______ as a result of multiple recurrent bouts of acute pancreatitis.
Chronic pancreatitis occurs when fibrosis and calcification develop in the ______ as a result of multiple recurrent bouts of acute pancreatitis.
In adults, chronic pancreatitis is usually the result of alcohol ______.
In adults, chronic pancreatitis is usually the result of alcohol ______.
The classic CAT scan finding of chronic pancreatitis is ______ in the pancreas.
The classic CAT scan finding of chronic pancreatitis is ______ in the pancreas.
Patients with chronic pancreatitis suffer from chronic abdominal ______, which is considered the hallmark of the condition.
Patients with chronic pancreatitis suffer from chronic abdominal ______, which is considered the hallmark of the condition.
These patients sometimes develop a fear of ______, which can lead to weight loss.
These patients sometimes develop a fear of ______, which can lead to weight loss.
Fibrosis in pancreatitis often leads to a loss of production of digestive ______, which complicates diagnosis.
Fibrosis in pancreatitis often leads to a loss of production of digestive ______, which complicates diagnosis.
Two complications of chronic pancreatitis to know are splenic vein ______ and pancreatic insufficiency.
Two complications of chronic pancreatitis to know are splenic vein ______ and pancreatic insufficiency.
Patients with chronic pancreatitis often require regular dosages of ______ to manage their abdominal pain.
Patients with chronic pancreatitis often require regular dosages of ______ to manage their abdominal pain.
Mutations in the ______ gene are associated with pancreatic cancer.
Mutations in the ______ gene are associated with pancreatic cancer.
The tumor marker ______ is cancer-associated antigen 19-9.
The tumor marker ______ is cancer-associated antigen 19-9.
The K-RAS gene mutations are seen in ______% of pancreatic cancers.
The K-RAS gene mutations are seen in ______% of pancreatic cancers.
The surgical procedure commonly used to treat pancreatic cancer is the ______ procedure.
The surgical procedure commonly used to treat pancreatic cancer is the ______ procedure.
Mutations of the ______ gene are part of the adenocarcinoma sequence for colon cancer.
Mutations of the ______ gene are part of the adenocarcinoma sequence for colon cancer.
Elevations in the ______ tumor marker can be seen not only in pancreatic cancer but also in other malignancies.
Elevations in the ______ tumor marker can be seen not only in pancreatic cancer but also in other malignancies.
The SMAD4 gene is a tumor ______ gene inactivated in 60% of pancreatic cancers.
The SMAD4 gene is a tumor ______ gene inactivated in 60% of pancreatic cancers.
The ______ tumor marker is not useful for diagnosis due to its insufficient sensitivity and specificity.
The ______ tumor marker is not useful for diagnosis due to its insufficient sensitivity and specificity.
Chronic pancreatitis can lead to the development of ______ cancer.
Chronic pancreatitis can lead to the development of ______ cancer.
Alcohol consumption alone is not a strong risk factor for ______ cancer unless chronic pancreatitis occurs.
Alcohol consumption alone is not a strong risk factor for ______ cancer unless chronic pancreatitis occurs.
The portal vein drains blood from the intestines to the liver via the superior and inferior ______ veins.
The portal vein drains blood from the intestines to the liver via the superior and inferior ______ veins.
The portal vein also drains blood from the spleen via the ______ vein.
The portal vein also drains blood from the spleen via the ______ vein.
Chronic pancreatitis can lead to a thrombosis in the ______ vein.
Chronic pancreatitis can lead to a thrombosis in the ______ vein.
A splenic vein thrombosis can lead to the presence of ______ in the stomach.
A splenic vein thrombosis can lead to the presence of ______ in the stomach.
Patients with chronic pancreatitis may experience fat malabsorption and ______.
Patients with chronic pancreatitis may experience fat malabsorption and ______.
The tumors of pancreatic cancer are usually ______ and more common at the head of the pancreas.
The tumors of pancreatic cancer are usually ______ and more common at the head of the pancreas.
Most pancreatic tumors obstruct the flow of bile and therefore cause ______.
Most pancreatic tumors obstruct the flow of bile and therefore cause ______.
The classic presentation of pancreatic cancer is called painless ______.
The classic presentation of pancreatic cancer is called painless ______.
Courvoisier's sign is characterized by an enlarged, non-tender ______ in the setting of jaundice.
Courvoisier's sign is characterized by an enlarged, non-tender ______ in the setting of jaundice.
Trousseau syndrome is also known as migratory superficial ______.
Trousseau syndrome is also known as migratory superficial ______.
The strongest risk factors for pancreatic cancer include age greater than 50 and ______.
The strongest risk factors for pancreatic cancer include age greater than 50 and ______.
If the lymph nodes are positive for cancer cells, the five-year survival rate is only ______%.
If the lymph nodes are positive for cancer cells, the five-year survival rate is only ______%.
Chronic pancreatitis lasting more than 20 years is considered an important risk factor for pancreatic ______.
Chronic pancreatitis lasting more than 20 years is considered an important risk factor for pancreatic ______.
Pancreatic insufficiency can lead to loss of both exocrine and ______ functions of the pancreas.
Pancreatic insufficiency can lead to loss of both exocrine and ______ functions of the pancreas.
Flashcards
Chronic Pancreatitis
Chronic Pancreatitis
A less common form of pancreatitis characterized by fibrosis and calcification in the pancreas, often resulting from recurrent bouts of acute pancreatitis.
Causes of Chronic Pancreatitis
Causes of Chronic Pancreatitis
Alcoholism in adults and cystic fibrosis in children are common causes due to recurring acute pancreatitis episodes.
Chronic Pancreatitis Diagnosis
Chronic Pancreatitis Diagnosis
A diagnostic CAT scan finding of chronic pancreatitis is the presence of pancreatic calcification.
Chronic Pancreatitis Symptoms
Chronic Pancreatitis Symptoms
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Amylase and Lipase Levels
Amylase and Lipase Levels
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Pancreatic Insufficiency
Pancreatic Insufficiency
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Splenic Vein Thrombosis
Splenic Vein Thrombosis
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Pancreatic Calcification
Pancreatic Calcification
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Alcohol and Pancreatic Cancer
Alcohol and Pancreatic Cancer
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BRCA2 Gene and Pancreatic Cancer
BRCA2 Gene and Pancreatic Cancer
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CA-19-9 Tumor Marker
CA-19-9 Tumor Marker
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CEA Tumor Marker
CEA Tumor Marker
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K-RAS Gene Mutation
K-RAS Gene Mutation
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SMAD4 Gene and Pancreatic Cancer
SMAD4 Gene and Pancreatic Cancer
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Whipple Procedure
Whipple Procedure
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What is the role of the Whipple procedure?
What is the role of the Whipple procedure?
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Portal Vein Drainage
Portal Vein Drainage
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Gastric Varices
Gastric Varices
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Chronic Pancreatitis Complication - Splenic Vein Thrombosis
Chronic Pancreatitis Complication - Splenic Vein Thrombosis
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Splenectomy
Splenectomy
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Fat Malabsorption
Fat Malabsorption
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Steatorrhea
Steatorrhea
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Risk Factor for Pancreatic Cancer
Risk Factor for Pancreatic Cancer
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Pancreatic Cancer Location
Pancreatic Cancer Location
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Jaundice
Jaundice
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Painless Jaundice
Painless Jaundice
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Courvoisier's Sign
Courvoisier's Sign
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Trousseau Syndrome
Trousseau Syndrome
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Pancreatic Cancer Risk Factors
Pancreatic Cancer Risk Factors
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What is chronic pancreatitis?
What is chronic pancreatitis?
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Main causes of chronic pancreatitis?
Main causes of chronic pancreatitis?
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Classic CAT scan finding in chronic pancreatitis?
Classic CAT scan finding in chronic pancreatitis?
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Hallmark symptom of chronic pancreatitis?
Hallmark symptom of chronic pancreatitis?
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Why are amylase and lipase levels less helpful in chronic pancreatitis?
Why are amylase and lipase levels less helpful in chronic pancreatitis?
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Major complications of chronic pancreatitis?
Major complications of chronic pancreatitis?
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What is splenic vein thrombosis?
What is splenic vein thrombosis?
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What is pancreatic insufficiency?
What is pancreatic insufficiency?
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BRCA2 Gene Mutation
BRCA2 Gene Mutation
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Tumor Marker for Pancreatic Cancer
Tumor Marker for Pancreatic Cancer
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K-RAS Gene
K-RAS Gene
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SMAD4 Gene
SMAD4 Gene
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Role of Whipple Procedure
Role of Whipple Procedure
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Genetic link to Pancreatic Cancer
Genetic link to Pancreatic Cancer
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Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
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Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
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Study Notes
Chronic Pancreatitis
- Definition: Chronic pancreatitis is less common than acute pancreatitis, characterized by fibrosis and calcification in the pancreas due to recurrent acute pancreatitis.
- Causes (adults): Primarily alcohol consumption.
- Causes (children): Usually cystic fibrosis.
- Diagnosis: A classic finding on CT scan is calcification in the pancreas (white spots).
- Symptoms: Chronic abdominal pain, often worse after meals, fluctuating intensity.
- Impact on Patients: Can result in fear of eating and weight loss; frequent visits to physicians and emergency rooms; often require narcotics for pain management.
- Enzyme Levels: Serum amylase and lipase levels are typically mildly elevated or normal, not markedly elevated as in acute pancreatitis. This is likely due to pancreas tissue destruction reducing enzyme production.
Complications of Chronic Pancreatitis
- Splenic Vein Thrombosis: Pancreatic inflammation can lead to splenic vein thrombosis.
- Mechanism: Obstruction of blood drainage from the spleen.
- Consequence: Dilated blood vessels (varices) form in the stomach.
- Presentation: Upper GI bleed, enlarged spleen, presence of gastric varices on endoscopy.
- Treatment: Splenectomy (removal of the spleen)
- Pancreatic Insufficiency: Loss of exocrine and endocrine functions due to pancreas damage.
- Mechanism: Results in decreased enzyme production impacting nutrient absorption.
- Consequences: Fat malabsorption (steatorrhea), deficiencies in fat-soluble vitamins, diabetes (due to loss of insulin production).
Pancreatic Cancer
- Type: Adenocarcinoma.
- Location: More common in the head of the pancreas.
- Mechanism: Obstructs bile flow into the duodenum, leading to jaundice.
- Presentation: Vague abdominal pain, weight loss. Key characteristic is painless jaundice due to slow tumor growth.
- Symptoms: Jaundice (yellowing of skin), dark urine, clay-colored stools, potentially steatorrhea, Courvoisier's sign (enlarged, non-tender gallbladder).
- Trousseau Syndrome: Migratory superficial thrombophlebitis (inflammation and thrombosis in the superficial veins).
- Presentation: Redness and induration on the skin which moves from one place to another on the body.
- Mechanism: Due to a hypercoagulable state in pancreatic cancer.
- Risk Factors: Age over 50, smoking, diabetes, chronic pancreatitis (more than 20 years). Alcohol is NOT a strong risk factor, unless chronic pancreatitis occurs first.
- Genetic Factors : BRCA2 mutations, K-RAS gene mutations, SMAD4 gene mutations.
- Diagnosis: Possible tumor markers (CA-19-9, CEA).
- Prognosis: Very poor, usually metastatic at presentation; 5-year survival is low (10% if lymph nodes positive, higher at 25% if lymph nodes are negative).
- Treatment: Chemotherapy, radiation, surgery (Whipple procedure, pancreaticoduodenectomy).
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Explore the critical aspects of chronic pancreatitis, including its definition, causes, diagnosis, and symptoms. This quiz covers the impact on patients and the complications that can arise from this condition. Perfect for medical students and healthcare professionals.
