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Which cells are primarily responsible for digestive enzyme production in the pancreas?
Which cells are primarily responsible for digestive enzyme production in the pancreas?
What is a primary function of the pancreatic ducts?
What is a primary function of the pancreatic ducts?
What is the approximate pH of pancreatic juice?
What is the approximate pH of pancreatic juice?
Which of the following is NOT considered an inhibitor of pancreatic exocrine secretion?
Which of the following is NOT considered an inhibitor of pancreatic exocrine secretion?
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According to the Atlanta Diagnostic Criteria, what is one crucial indicator of acute pancreatitis?
According to the Atlanta Diagnostic Criteria, what is one crucial indicator of acute pancreatitis?
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What is a common symptom in patients suffering with acute pancreatitis?
What is a common symptom in patients suffering with acute pancreatitis?
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Which of the following is considered a risk factor for chronic pancreatitis?
Which of the following is considered a risk factor for chronic pancreatitis?
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According to the provided text, what can result from the obstruction of the pancreatic duct?
According to the provided text, what can result from the obstruction of the pancreatic duct?
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What is a consequence of alcohol metabolism in acinar cells that can destabilize cellular membranes?
What is a consequence of alcohol metabolism in acinar cells that can destabilize cellular membranes?
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A high daily alcohol intake is identified as high drinker, according to the text. How is this quantity defined?
A high daily alcohol intake is identified as high drinker, according to the text. How is this quantity defined?
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What is the effect of obesity on insulin levels that can contribute to endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress?
What is the effect of obesity on insulin levels that can contribute to endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress?
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What is the increased risk of acute pancreatitis with at least 20 pack years of smoking?
What is the increased risk of acute pancreatitis with at least 20 pack years of smoking?
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What is the initial physiological event in the evolution of acute pancreatitis, as described in the text?
What is the initial physiological event in the evolution of acute pancreatitis, as described in the text?
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What is a common physical sign associated with acute pancreatitis due to hemorrhage?
What is a common physical sign associated with acute pancreatitis due to hemorrhage?
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What is a physiological consequence of substantial fluid loss, as seen in acute pancreatitis?
What is a physiological consequence of substantial fluid loss, as seen in acute pancreatitis?
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What is the initial fluid resuscitation requirement for a patient experiencing hypovolemia due to pancreatitis?
What is the initial fluid resuscitation requirement for a patient experiencing hypovolemia due to pancreatitis?
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Which class of antibiotics is recommended for prophylaxis in pancreatitis management?
Which class of antibiotics is recommended for prophylaxis in pancreatitis management?
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Which factor is NOT a recognized risk for chronic pancreatitis?
Which factor is NOT a recognized risk for chronic pancreatitis?
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What is the most common type of cancer associated with the pancreas?
What is the most common type of cancer associated with the pancreas?
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of chronic pancreatitis?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of chronic pancreatitis?
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What mutation is most frequently associated with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma?
What mutation is most frequently associated with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma?
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What is a common clinical feature of pancreatic cancer?
What is a common clinical feature of pancreatic cancer?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Trousseau's sign related to pancreatic cancer?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Trousseau's sign related to pancreatic cancer?
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What primarily regulates exocrine pancreatic secretion?
What primarily regulates exocrine pancreatic secretion?
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What is the function of centroacinar cells in the pancreas?
What is the function of centroacinar cells in the pancreas?
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Which of the following is NOT typically a risk factor for acute pancreatitis?
Which of the following is NOT typically a risk factor for acute pancreatitis?
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What is the pH range of pancreatic juice?
What is the pH range of pancreatic juice?
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In the Atlanta Diagnostic Criteria for acute pancreatitis, how many out of three criteria must be met for diagnosis?
In the Atlanta Diagnostic Criteria for acute pancreatitis, how many out of three criteria must be met for diagnosis?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the pathophysiology of alcoholic pancreatitis?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the pathophysiology of alcoholic pancreatitis?
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How much pancreatic juice does the exocrine pancreas typically produce each day?
How much pancreatic juice does the exocrine pancreas typically produce each day?
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What sign is characterized by bruising above and below the belly button?
What sign is characterized by bruising above and below the belly button?
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Which substance is a known inhibitor of pancreatic exocrine secretion?
Which substance is a known inhibitor of pancreatic exocrine secretion?
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Which dietary factor maximizes pancreatic enzyme output?
Which dietary factor maximizes pancreatic enzyme output?
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What type of pancreatic inflammation is characterized as a complex and progressive disease with high morbidity and mortality?
What type of pancreatic inflammation is characterized as a complex and progressive disease with high morbidity and mortality?
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What is a common factor that can contribute to the progression from acute to chronic pancreatitis?
What is a common factor that can contribute to the progression from acute to chronic pancreatitis?
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Which enzyme is primarily associated with fat necrosis in acute pancreatitis?
Which enzyme is primarily associated with fat necrosis in acute pancreatitis?
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Flashcards
Fluid resuscitation in pancreatitis
Fluid resuscitation in pancreatitis
Administer 10 ml/kg bolus for hypovolemia, then 1.5 ml/kg/h.
Multimodal pain management
Multimodal pain management
Combination of paracetamol, metamizole, opiates, and epidural analgesia for pain relief.
Prophylactic antibiotics for pancreatitis
Prophylactic antibiotics for pancreatitis
Carbapenems used to prevent infection in pancreatitis.
Nutritional requirements in pancreatitis
Nutritional requirements in pancreatitis
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Chronic pancreatitis risk factors
Chronic pancreatitis risk factors
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Morphological triad of chronic pancreatitis
Morphological triad of chronic pancreatitis
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Ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas
Ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas
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KRAS mutation
KRAS mutation
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Exocrine pancreas
Exocrine pancreas
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Acinar cells
Acinar cells
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Pancreatic juice
Pancreatic juice
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Bicarbonate secretion
Bicarbonate secretion
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Acute pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis
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Atlanta Diagnostic Criteria
Atlanta Diagnostic Criteria
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Etiology of acute pancreatitis
Etiology of acute pancreatitis
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Alcoholic Pancreatitis
Alcoholic Pancreatitis
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Cullen’s sign
Cullen’s sign
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Risk factors for chronic pancreatitis
Risk factors for chronic pancreatitis
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Perpetuation of acute pancreatitis
Perpetuation of acute pancreatitis
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Endocrine pancreas
Endocrine pancreas
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Chronic pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis
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Diagnostic approach for pancreatitis
Diagnostic approach for pancreatitis
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Vago-pancreatic reflex
Vago-pancreatic reflex
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Fluid resuscitation protocol
Fluid resuscitation protocol
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Chronic pancreatitis causes
Chronic pancreatitis causes
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Infected necrosis treatment
Infected necrosis treatment
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Nutritional goals in pancreatitis
Nutritional goals in pancreatitis
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Ductal adenocarcinoma features
Ductal adenocarcinoma features
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Trousseau sign
Trousseau sign
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KRAS mutation significance
KRAS mutation significance
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Centroacinar cells
Centroacinar cells
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CCK (Cholecystokinin)
CCK (Cholecystokinin)
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Inhibitors of pancreatic secretion
Inhibitors of pancreatic secretion
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Cytokine storm
Cytokine storm
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Grey Turner’s sign
Grey Turner’s sign
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Risk factors for acute pancreatitis
Risk factors for acute pancreatitis
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Pancreatic cancer risk factors
Pancreatic cancer risk factors
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Study Notes
Pancreatic Disorders
- Exocrine Pancreas: Comprises 85% of pancreatic mass, composed of acinar cells producing digestive enzymes. Pancreatic ducts deliver secretions to the duodenum, crucial for bicarbonate release.
- Endocrine Pancreas: Composed of islet cells.
- Pancreatic Juice: Produced at 2-3 L/day, alkaline (pH 8.0-8.3), isotonic. Rich in bicarbonate (secreted by centroacinar cells via CFTR chloride channel), enzymes (amylase, lipase, trypsin, elastase, nucleases), and proenzymes.
- Exocrine Secretion Mechanisms: Primarily regulated by the vago-pancreatic reflex and acetylcholine. Cholecystokinin (CCK) from I cells in the small intestine is released based on protein content; insulin also stimulates secretion; Certain fatty acids (Palmitic, Stearic, Caproic) can reduce secretion.
- Inhibitors of Exocrine Secretion: Somatostatin, pancreatic polypeptide, glucagon, sympathetic stimulus, shock, surgery, metabolic acidosis, fiber-rich and low-fat diet.
Acute Pancreatitis
- Definition: A complex, progressive, destructive inflammatory disease of the pancreas with high morbidity and mortality risk.
- Recurrence and Progression: 20% of first episodes result in recurrence; 3-35% progress to chronic pancreatitis; 30% have severe forms needing ICU admission.
- Early Phase (First 24-48 hrs): Characterized by cytokine storm and multi-organ dysfunction.
- Atlanta Diagnostic Criteria: Two or more of these factors: severe/persistent abdominal pain (often radiating to the back), threefold increase in serum lipase/amylase levels above normal, typical imaging findings (CT scan).
- Etiology:
- Risk Factors (Acute): Gallstones, alcohol abuse.
- Risk Factors (Chronic): Tobacco use, alcohol use, genetics,
- Risk Factors (Pancreatic Cancer): Tobacco use, family history, DM2
- Risk Factors (Type 1 DM): Genetics, maternal/perinatal factors.
- Biliary Pancreatitis Etiopathogenesis: Increased intraductal pressure, ductal cell exposure to bile acids and acidification (decreasing aquaporins). Mechanoreceptor PIEZO1 activates pathological calcium signaling in acinar cells. This includes ductal hypertension - papillary oedema, injection of acidic contrast during ERCP; gallstone obstruction.
- Alcoholic Pancreatitis Mechanisms: Alcohol inhibits apical secretion, while promoting basolateral secretion of lipase into the interstitium. Metabolism of alcohol in acinar cells yields fatty acid ethyl esters, acetaldehyde, and reactive oxygen species (ROS), potentially destabilizing lysosomes & ZG membranes. Furthermore, fatty acid ethyl esters cause ATP synthesis loss in acinar cells.
- High Alcohol Consumption: >40 g/day for 5 years or more is a risk factor; small quantities (1-20 g/day) also increase risk for chronic pancreatitis.
Diet, Obesity, and Smoking
- Diet and Obesity: High intake of calories per kilogram of body weight, and excessive protein (over 110g/day) can hyperstimulate exocrine pancreatic secretion (leading to ER stress). Obesity may increase insulin resistance (causing hyperinsulinemia, further ER exhaustion).
- Smoking: Doubles the risk of developing acute pancreatitis with 20+ pack years history. Also increases the risk of developing recurrent and chronic pancreatitis. >35 pack years history increases likelihood of Chronic pancreatitis 4.6 fold. Nicotine exposure augments CCK-induced amylase secretion (ER stress).
Evolution of Acute Pancreatitis
- Causative Factors: Initiate damage to pancreatic acinar cells, causing trypsin activation.
- Cascade of Events: Kallikrein-kinin activation leading to edema & inflammation; chymotrypsin activation causing edema & vascular damage; elastase activation leading to vascular damage and hemorrhage; phospholipase A2 activation resulting in coagulation necrosis; and lipase leading to fat necrosis.
- Clinical Signs: Cullen's sign (bruising around the umbilicus); Grey Turner's sign (bruising of the flanks).
- Perpetuation: Hypovolemia from vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia; leading to substantial third-space fluid loss and increased intestine ischemia (due to enterocyte apoptosis and bacterial translocation).
Diagnostic Approach
- Etiology Determination: History of gallstones, alcohol use, drug use, endoscopy.
- Admission Assessment: Medical/drug history, calcium levels, SpO2/PaO2, virology testing, complete blood count (CBC), urea and electrolytes.
- Further Investigations: Virology titers, endoscopic ultrasound, IgG4 and other immunoglobulin levels.
Management of Pancreatitis
- Fluid Resuscitation: (10 ml/kg bolus in case of hypovolemia, followed by 1.5 ml/kg/h).
- Pain Management: Multimodal approach including paracetamol, metamizole, simple opiates, and/or epidural analgesia.
- Prophylactic Antibiotic Use: Carbapenems.
- Infected Necrosis Treatment: Drainage.
- Nutrition: Energy (15-35 kcal/kg/day), glucose (3-6 g/kg/day), and protein (1.2-1.5, 1.8 in severe cases).
Chronic Pancreatitis
- Risk Factors: Alcohol and smoking increase the risk when co-occurring
- Types: Calcifying, obstructive, steroid-responsive (autoimmune pancreatitis).
- Chronic Calcifying Pancreatitis: Alcohol, smoking, genetics, idiopathic (juvenile, tropical, senile forms).
- Chronic Obstructive Pancreatitis: Strictures from e.g., blunt trauma, endoscopic stenting, acute pancreatitis, anastomotic stricture. Tumours from e.g., adenocarcinoma, IPMN, serous cystadenoma, islet cell tumor.
- Steroid-Responsive Pancreatitis: Autoimmune pancreatitis (Type 1 and Type 2).
- Morphological Triad: Fibrosis, acinar tissue loss (atrophy), and duct changes (distortion and dilation).
- Smoking and progression: Continued smoking increases chronic pancreatitis progression.
Pancreatic Cancer (Ductal Adenocarcinoma)
- Definition: Most common pancreatic cancer, located in exocrine portion. 4th leading cancer-related death cause in the US. An invasive pancreatic epithelial neoplasm with glandular (ductal) differentiation. Poor prognosis.
- Presentation in Head Tumors: 50% present with biliary tree distention and progressive jaundice.
- Metastases: Travel to local lymph nodes, liver, lung, peritoneum, adrenal glands, bones, distal nodes.
- KRAS Mutation: Frequent mutation on chromosome 12p12.1; regulates cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis.
- Risk Factors: Smoking, alcohol abuse, obesity, high dietary saturated fat, chronic pancreatitis, diabetes, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, hereditary pancreatitis, familial atypical multiple mole melanoma, Lynch syndrome, familial breast cancer.
- Clinical Features: Back pain, weight loss, malaise, jaundice, diabetes.
- Trosseau's Sign: 10% experience migratory thrombophlebitis due to tumor necrosis. Coexisting pancreatitis is also reported in 10%.
- Diagnosis: Serum lab tests to detect CA19-9; Double duct sign in pancreatic head mass (indicates dilation of both the biliary and pancreatic ducts).
- Treatment: Palliative treatment includes bypass operations, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
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Explore the complexities of pancreatic disorders, focusing on both the exocrine and endocrine functions of the pancreas. Understand the mechanisms of secretion, including the effects of various hormones and dietary influences, as well as the implications of acute pancreatitis. This quiz will enhance your knowledge of pancreatic physiology and pathology.