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1
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Epigastric pain radiating to back with elevated lipase and decreased pain when leaning forward

A

acute pancreatitis

2
Q

Tumor marker elevated with pancreatic cancer?

A

CA 19-9

3
Q

What criteria are used to predict mortality in acute pancreatitis?

A

Ranson’s criteria

4
Q

Ecchymosis around the umbilicus which represents retroperitoneal or intra-abdominal bleeding?

A

Cullen’s sign

5
Q

Painless jaundice and a palpable non-tender gallbladder (Courvoisier’s sign)

A

pancreatic cancer

6
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Pancreatic cancer is most commonly located at which part of the pancreas?

A

the pancreatic head

7
Q

Classic triad:
pancreatic calcification (plain abdominal x-ray)
steatorrhea (high fecal fat)
diabetes mellitus

A

chronic pancreatitis

8
Q

A circumscribed collection of fluid rich in pancreatic enzymes, blood, and necrotic tissue

A

pancreatic pseudocyst

9
Q

Ecchymosis around the flank caused by retroperitoneal hemorrhage

A

Grey Turner’s sign

10
Q

What is the Dx? Epigastric pain radiating to back with elevated lipase

A

acute pancreatitis

11
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A 45 year old male alcoholic with epigastric abdominal pain and radiation to mid back develops ARDS. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A

acute pancreatitis and sepsis