Pancreas Flashcards
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Q
Causes of pancreatitis?
A
- Gallstones
- Alcohol
- Trauma
- ERCP
- Mumps, coxsakie B, streptococcal septicaemia
- Hypercalcaemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Drugs - steroids, OCP, thiazide diuretics, azathioprine
- Vascular causes - CPB, aortography, polyarteritis nodosa
- Hypothermia
- Uraemia
- Scorpion venom
1
Q
What is more sensitive and specific for diagnosing pancreatitis, amylase or lipase?
A
Lipase - produced only by pancreas
2
Q
Chemotherapeutic agent used in pancreatic adenocarcinoma?
A
Gemcitabine
3
Q
Survival rate of operable tumours?
A
20%
