Pancreas Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Acute pancreatitis is divided into two categories
A
- Acute adematous (interstitial) pancreatitis
2. Acute hemorrhagic necrotizing pancreatitis
2
Q
Acute adematous (interstitial) pancreatitis counts for ___ of cases
A
80-90%
3
Q
Acute hemorrhagic necrotizing pancreatitis morphology
A
Parenchymal and vascular destruction
4
Q
In carcinoid syndrome the cells produce _____ that is converted to _______ and is detected by urine
A
Serotonin
5-HIAA
5
Q
Serotonin is converted into
A
5-HIAA
6
Q
What is detected in urine in carcinoid syndrome
A
5-HIAA
7
Q
Where does the conversion of serotonin to 5-HIAA occurs
A
Liver
8
Q
Clinical symptoms of carcinoid syndrome
A
Flush
Bronchospasm
Diarrhea
Right sided endocardial fibrosis
