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What is the primary suspected cause of pancreatitis in 80% of the cases?
What is the primary suspected cause of pancreatitis in 80% of the cases?
- Gallstones (correct)
- Scorpion sting
- Trauma
- Mumps
Which mechanism is involved in the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis?
Which mechanism is involved in the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis?
- Delayed enzyme activation
- Decreased enzyme production
- Excessive insulin release
- Autoactivation of pancreatic enzymes (correct)
What symptom is commonly associated with acute pancreatitis?
What symptom is commonly associated with acute pancreatitis?
- Sudden weight gain
- Epigastric pain (correct)
- Chest pain
- Nausea with vomiting
Which of the following conditions is NOT typically associated with the development of pancreatitis?
Which of the following conditions is NOT typically associated with the development of pancreatitis?
What is a potential consequence of the cytokine release during the acute phase of pancreatitis?
What is a potential consequence of the cytokine release during the acute phase of pancreatitis?
What is the definition of acute pancreatitis?
What is the definition of acute pancreatitis?
What is the overall mortality rate associated with acute pancreatitis?
What is the overall mortality rate associated with acute pancreatitis?
Which of the following options correctly identifies a risk factor for developing pancreatitis?
Which of the following options correctly identifies a risk factor for developing pancreatitis?
What anatomical structure is associated with the pancreas?
What anatomical structure is associated with the pancreas?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of acute pancreatitis?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of acute pancreatitis?
What percentage of hospital admissions related to abdominal pain is attributed to pancreatitis?
What percentage of hospital admissions related to abdominal pain is attributed to pancreatitis?
Which statement accurately describes the impact of acute pancreatitis on the pancreas?
Which statement accurately describes the impact of acute pancreatitis on the pancreas?
What role do inflammatory cytokines play in acute pancreatitis?
What role do inflammatory cytokines play in acute pancreatitis?
What is a common complication associated with pancreatic necrosis?
What is a common complication associated with pancreatic necrosis?
What characterizes the initial phase of necrotising pancreatitis?
What characterizes the initial phase of necrotising pancreatitis?
Which surgical management approach is indicated for infected pancreatic necrosis?
Which surgical management approach is indicated for infected pancreatic necrosis?
What is the risk associated with gallstones in relation to acute pancreatitis?
What is the risk associated with gallstones in relation to acute pancreatitis?
Which assessment criteria are used for evaluating the severity of necrotising pancreatitis?
Which assessment criteria are used for evaluating the severity of necrotising pancreatitis?
What complication occurs due to pancreatic necrosis after 2 weeks?
What complication occurs due to pancreatic necrosis after 2 weeks?
What type of necrosis accounts for the majority of acute pancreatitis-associated mortality?
What type of necrosis accounts for the majority of acute pancreatitis-associated mortality?
What metabolic disturbance may occur as a complication of pancreatic necrosis?
What metabolic disturbance may occur as a complication of pancreatic necrosis?
What is a primary cause of chronic pancreatitis?
What is a primary cause of chronic pancreatitis?
Which of the following is a common clinical feature of pancreatic cancer?
Which of the following is a common clinical feature of pancreatic cancer?
What characterizes the tumor doubling time in pancreatic cancer?
What characterizes the tumor doubling time in pancreatic cancer?
Which treatment option is often considered for patients with intractable pain due to chronic pancreatitis?
Which treatment option is often considered for patients with intractable pain due to chronic pancreatitis?
Which of the following risk factors is associated with an increased likelihood of developing pancreatic cancer?
Which of the following risk factors is associated with an increased likelihood of developing pancreatic cancer?
What is the mean survival time for patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer who have undergone bypass surgery?
What is the mean survival time for patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer who have undergone bypass surgery?
In chronic pancreatitis, what causes obstruction to acini?
In chronic pancreatitis, what causes obstruction to acini?
What is the primary indication for surgical intervention in chronic pancreatitis?
What is the primary indication for surgical intervention in chronic pancreatitis?
According to Courvoisier's law, a palpable painless gallbladder in a jaundiced patient is unlikely to be caused by which condition?
According to Courvoisier's law, a palpable painless gallbladder in a jaundiced patient is unlikely to be caused by which condition?
What dietary modification is often recommended for patients with chronic pancreatitis?
What dietary modification is often recommended for patients with chronic pancreatitis?
Which sign is indicated by peri-umbilical bruising?
Which sign is indicated by peri-umbilical bruising?
Which of the following components is NOT part of the Glasgow (IMRIE) criteria?
Which of the following components is NOT part of the Glasgow (IMRIE) criteria?
What is Charcot's triad characterized by?
What is Charcot's triad characterized by?
Which of the following imaging techniques is best performed after 3 days to judge severity in pancreatic conditions?
Which of the following imaging techniques is best performed after 3 days to judge severity in pancreatic conditions?
What critical laboratory value indicates severe disease based on the Glasgow criteria?
What critical laboratory value indicates severe disease based on the Glasgow criteria?
Which acute management strategy is NOT typically required for this condition?
Which acute management strategy is NOT typically required for this condition?
Which sign is indicative of flank bruising in hemorrhagic conditions?
Which sign is indicative of flank bruising in hemorrhagic conditions?
Which vital sign monitoring should occur hourly in cases with a Glasgow IMRIE score greater than 3?
Which vital sign monitoring should occur hourly in cases with a Glasgow IMRIE score greater than 3?
What condition can lead to systemic complications requiring management in patients with acute abdominal issues?
What condition can lead to systemic complications requiring management in patients with acute abdominal issues?
Which of the following is a common bedside investigation during the workup of nausea and vomiting?
Which of the following is a common bedside investigation during the workup of nausea and vomiting?
Which condition accounts for 80% of idiopathic cases related to pancreatitis?
Which condition accounts for 80% of idiopathic cases related to pancreatitis?
What is the role of cytokines during the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis?
What is the role of cytokines during the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis?
Which statement accurately describes an early symptom of acute pancreatitis?
Which statement accurately describes an early symptom of acute pancreatitis?
Which of the following mechanisms describes the autodigestive process in pancreatitis?
Which of the following mechanisms describes the autodigestive process in pancreatitis?
What is a common risk factor for the development of acute pancreatitis aside from gallstones?
What is a common risk factor for the development of acute pancreatitis aside from gallstones?
Which of the following factors is commonly perceived as a risk factor for developing pancreatitis?
Which of the following factors is commonly perceived as a risk factor for developing pancreatitis?
In acute pancreatitis, which physiological response to inflammation is primarily involved?
In acute pancreatitis, which physiological response to inflammation is primarily involved?
What percentage of overall hospital admissions for abdominal pain is accounted for by pancreatitis?
What percentage of overall hospital admissions for abdominal pain is accounted for by pancreatitis?
Which condition is least likely to be a direct cause of acute pancreatitis?
Which condition is least likely to be a direct cause of acute pancreatitis?
What is the primary factor determining the severity stratification in acute pancreatitis?
What is the primary factor determining the severity stratification in acute pancreatitis?
What is the typical overall mortality rate associated with acute pancreatitis?
What is the typical overall mortality rate associated with acute pancreatitis?
Which anatomical structure is critically associated with the onset of acute pancreatitis due to obstruction?
Which anatomical structure is critically associated with the onset of acute pancreatitis due to obstruction?
What complication could arise from the release of pancreatic enzymes during acute pancreatitis?
What complication could arise from the release of pancreatic enzymes during acute pancreatitis?
What is a major contributing factor to mortality in acute pancreatitis?
What is a major contributing factor to mortality in acute pancreatitis?
Which surgical management approach is typically used for sterile necrosis?
Which surgical management approach is typically used for sterile necrosis?
What best describes the initial phase of necrotising pancreatitis?
What best describes the initial phase of necrotising pancreatitis?
What complication is most commonly associated with an episode of necrotising pancreatitis after 2 weeks?
What complication is most commonly associated with an episode of necrotising pancreatitis after 2 weeks?
Which imaging technique is most useful for assessing pancreatic necrosis severity?
Which imaging technique is most useful for assessing pancreatic necrosis severity?
What metabolic disturbance may occur as a consequence of pancreatic necrosis?
What metabolic disturbance may occur as a consequence of pancreatic necrosis?
What is the recommended timing for cholecystectomy after an acute gallstone pancreatitis episode?
What is the recommended timing for cholecystectomy after an acute gallstone pancreatitis episode?
Which parameter is NOT part of the criteria used to assess the severity of necrotising pancreatitis?
Which parameter is NOT part of the criteria used to assess the severity of necrotising pancreatitis?
What is the most common reason patients with chronic pancreatitis may undergo surgical intervention?
What is the most common reason patients with chronic pancreatitis may undergo surgical intervention?
Which of the following is a notable feature of the pathogenesis of chronic pancreatitis?
Which of the following is a notable feature of the pathogenesis of chronic pancreatitis?
What is the prognosis for patients diagnosed with unresectable pancreatic cancer?
What is the prognosis for patients diagnosed with unresectable pancreatic cancer?
Which condition is least likely to be associated with an increased risk for chronic pancreatitis?
Which condition is least likely to be associated with an increased risk for chronic pancreatitis?
In patients with pancreatic cancer, which clinical feature is most commonly observed?
In patients with pancreatic cancer, which clinical feature is most commonly observed?
What role does calcium deposition play in chronic pancreatitis?
What role does calcium deposition play in chronic pancreatitis?
Which management strategy is recommended for chronic pancreatitis patients experiencing significant pain?
Which management strategy is recommended for chronic pancreatitis patients experiencing significant pain?
Which of the following accurately describes Courvoisier's law?
Which of the following accurately describes Courvoisier's law?
Which of these factors is NOT a typical cause of chronic pancreatitis?
Which of these factors is NOT a typical cause of chronic pancreatitis?
What is the typical tumor doubling time for pancreatic cancer?
What is the typical tumor doubling time for pancreatic cancer?
What combination of symptoms is indicative of Charcot's triad in cases of cholangitis?
What combination of symptoms is indicative of Charcot's triad in cases of cholangitis?
Which Glasgow (IMRIE) criterion indicates an elevated calcium level associated with severe disease?
Which Glasgow (IMRIE) criterion indicates an elevated calcium level associated with severe disease?
What is the significance of a Glasgow IMRIE score greater than 3?
What is the significance of a Glasgow IMRIE score greater than 3?
Which diagnostic tool is recommended for judging severity and complications of pancreatitis after three days?
Which diagnostic tool is recommended for judging severity and complications of pancreatitis after three days?
What should be introduced when possible during the management of acute pancreatitis?
What should be introduced when possible during the management of acute pancreatitis?
Which of the following represents a common laboratory investigation for assessing pancreatitis severity?
Which of the following represents a common laboratory investigation for assessing pancreatitis severity?
In cases of hemorrhagic pancreatitis, which sign would be indicative of flank bruising?
In cases of hemorrhagic pancreatitis, which sign would be indicative of flank bruising?
What is commonly monitored along with vital signs in patients presenting with nausea and vomiting?
What is commonly monitored along with vital signs in patients presenting with nausea and vomiting?
What should be avoided during the acute management of pancreatitis?
What should be avoided during the acute management of pancreatitis?
Which imaging technique identifies gallstones during the workup of pancreatitis?
Which imaging technique identifies gallstones during the workup of pancreatitis?
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Study Notes
Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic cancer doubling time: 60 days
- 85% of pancreatic cancer cases are unresectable
- Mean survival for bypassed patients: 6 months
- 90% of patients who have pancreatic adenocarcinoma die within 12 months
Courvoisier's Law
- A palpable and painless gallbladder in a patient who has jaundice is likely not due to gallstones
Risk Factors for Pancreatic Cancer
- Age (80% of cases occur between 6th and 7th decade of life)
- Smoking
- Alcoholism
- Diabetes
- Chronic pancreatitis
Clinical Features of Pancreatic Cancer
- Progressive jaundice
- Vomiting (due to duodenal obstruction)
- Ascites
- Back pain
- Anorexia
- Weight loss
- Sister Mary Joseph nodule
Management of Pancreatic Cancer
- Palliative Treatment
- Biliary stent
- Gastro-jejunostomy
- Coeliac axis block
- Surgical Treatment
- Whipple's procedure (resection of parts of the stomach, duodenum, pancreatic head and neck, gallbladder, and bile duct along with lymph node clearance)
Pancreatic Cancer
- 85% of pancreatic cancers are unresectable
- Mean survival of bypassed patients is 6 months
- 90% of patients die within 12 months from pancreatic adenocarcinoma
- Tumour doubling time for pancreatic cancer is 60 days
Courvoisier's Law
- A palpable, painless gallbladder in a jaundiced patient is unlikely to be due to a gallstone
Risk Factors for Pancreatic Cancer
- 80% of cases occur in the 6th and 7th decades of life
- The majority of cases are linked to:
- Smoking
- Alcoholism
- Diabetes
- Chronic pancreatitis
Clinical Features
- Progressive jaundice
- Vomiting (duodenal obstruction)
- Ascites
- Back pain
- Anorexia
- Weight loss
- Sister Mary Joseph nodule
Management
- Palliation
- Biliary stent
- Gastro-jejunostomy
- Coeliac axis block
- Surgery
- Whipple's procedure (resection of part of stomach, duodenum, pancreatic head and neck, gallbladder and part of the bile duct, along with clearance of draining lymph nodes)
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