Exocrine Pancrease, Gallbladder, Liver Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
Annular pancreas forms ring around
A
duodenum
Risk of duodenal obstruction
2
Q
Acute pancreatitis
A
autodigestion of pancreatic parenchyma
premature activation of enzymes
premature activation of trypsin
3
Q
What type of necrosis in acute pancreatitis
A
Liquifactive
and
Fat necrosis
4
Q
Most common causes of acute pancreatitis
A
Gallstone (block ampulla) and alcoholism
5
Q
Other causes of acute pancreatitis
A
Trauma (car accident) Hypercalcemia/hyperlipidemia Drugs Scorpion stings Mumps Rupture of posterior duodenal ulcer
