Pancreatitis in the Endocrine System

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What percentage of acute pancreatitis cases are characterized as mild?

  • 80%
  • 50%
  • 20% (correct)
  • 10%

What is the primary cause of acute pancreatitis?

  • Gallstones (correct)
  • Inflammation of the pancreas
  • Necrotizing pancreatitis
  • Pseudocyst formation

What is the mortality rate for acute necrotizing pancreatitis?

  • 2%
  • 50%
  • 10%
  • 15% - 30% (correct)

What is the characteristic of interstitial pancreatitis?

<p>Inflammation only (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the CT image shown in the context?

<p>Gas inside the pancreatic body without an outlined fluid-gas level (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of acute pancreatitis cases are caused by infectious microorganisms?

<p>10% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following viruses is NOT a hepatotropic virus that can cause acute pancreatitis?

<p>HIV (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Via which route can infectious microorganisms reach the pancreas?

<p>Haematogenous route (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the serious infection derived from acute pancreatitis?

<p>Pancreatic necrosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the condition where tissue within the pancreas dies and becomes infected during recurring attacks of pancreatitis?

<p>Acute necrotizing pancreatitis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of pancreatic necrosis?

<p>Fatty pancreonecrosis, Hemorrhagic pancreonecrosis, and Inflammatory pancreatitis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of an acute necrotic collection (ANC) in acute necrotizing pancreatitis?

<p>It does not have a definitive wall (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common route of infection for pancreatic abscesses?

<p>Colonic translocation of bacteria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of abdominal pain in acute pancreatitis?

<p>More than a day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bacteria is most commonly associated with pancreatic abscesses?

<p>Enterococcus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can develop into a pancreatic abscess in patients with pancreatic pseudocyst?

<p>Infected pancreatic pseudocyst (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the onset of abdominal pain in acute pancreatitis?

<p>Sudden in onset (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What symptoms are often present in patients who seek medical attention?

<p>Nausea, vomiting, and anorexia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do quinolones and imipenem have high concentrations of in pancreatic tissue?

<p>Antibiotic concentrations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is used to show fluid collections in pancreatic abscesses?

<p>CT scan of the abdomen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of antibiotic is unable to penetrate human pancreatic tissue at bactericidal concentrations?

<p>Aminoglycosides (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is typically used to diagnose pancreatitis, along with other diagnostic tests?

<p>Blood test with increased serum amylase and lipase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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