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15 Cards in this Set
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Hemorrhagic fat necrosis, calcium deposition, & somestimes formation of pseudocysts
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Acute Pancreatitis
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Most common causes of Acute Pancreatitis
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Gallstones, Alcohol
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Severe abdominal apin, prostration, hypotension, tachycardia, fever, increase serum amylase/lipase, hyperglycemia, hypocalcemia
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Acute Pancreatitis
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What is the classic xray finding in acute pancreatitis?
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Sentinel loop or colon cutoff sign
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What are the classic physical findings in acute pancreatitis?
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Grey Turner's Sign
Cullen's Sign |
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Collection of fluid in pancreas surrounded by a fibrous capsule
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Pancreatic Pseudocyst
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Suspect anytime a pt is readmitted with pancreatitis for complaints within several weeks of being discharged after a bout of pancreatitis
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Pancreatic Pseudocyst
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What are the causes of a Pancreatic Pseudocyst?
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Pancreatitis
Trauma (steering wheel injury) |
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What is the most common pancreatic cancer?
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Adenocarcinoma
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What is the most common location for pancreatic cancer?
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Head of pancreas
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What is the classic sign for pancreatic cancer?
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Trousseau's Syndrome=migratory thrombophlebitis
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What tumor marker is elevated in pancrea 19-9tic cancer?
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CA
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Hyperplasia of insulin producing beta cells
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Insulinoma
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Hyperglycemia & exfoliative dermatitis
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Hyperglucagonemia
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Elevated serum levels of insulin, glucagon, or gastrin
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Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
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