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What is the best dx imaging technique and lab test for acute pancreatitis?
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CT and amylase, lipase
lipase is + in up to 85% of cases Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) if looking for cholangitis |
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What is the physical presentation for pancreatitis?
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N/V, mid-abdominal pain, direct radiation of pain to back, systemic tachycardia, HTN, /\ lipase, /\ amylase
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What are the complications of acute pancreatitis?
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acute necrosis, infection, DM due to loss of functional cells
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What are the MC causes of acute pancreatitis?
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gall stones, alcohol abuse
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What are the complications of chronic and progressive pancreatitis that presents with a mass at the head of the pancreas seen by US?
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pseudocyst
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What is the most common viral cause of pancreatitis?
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CMV, commonly seen with HIV infection
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