Pancreatitis Flashcards
What is Pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas.
What does the Pancreas do?
The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones (insulin) that regulate glucose.
What is the difference between Gall Bladder pain versus Pancreas pain?
Pancreatic pain radiates to back vs GB pain radiates to right shoulder & back.
Sx of ACUTE Pancreatitis?
- upper abdominal pain radiating to the back
- steatorrhea (oily, Smelly stools)
- pain worse after eating, nausea/vomiting,
- weight loss without trying
- lasts a few days
What does G.E.T. stand for?
G. Gallstones
E. Ethanol (alcohol)
T. Trauma
Which is more specific lipase or amylase?
Lab: Increase lipase (more specific), amylase, tests for pancreatitis.
Major of Sx of CHRONIC Pancreatitis?
Calcification
Two major causes of CHRONIC pancreatitis?
- Alcohol for adults
2. Cystic fibrosis for children
3 symptoms of CHRONIC pancreatitis?
Triad
- DM (high glucose)
- steatorrhea
- pancreatic calcification on CT scan
Where is Pancreatic adenocarcinoma typically found?
Head of Pancreas.
HX: Abdominal pain, obstructive jaundice, weight loss indicates which condition?
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
Sx: Abdominal pain radiating to back, migratory thrombophlebitis, Trousseau syndrome (red tender on palpation of limbs), Courvoisier sign (palpable + contender gallbladder. TX?
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
TX - surgery (Whipple procedure)
