Pancreatitis Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Define acute form (3)
A
Sudden onset
May be life threatening
More common in dogs
2
Q
Define chronic form (3)
A
May be asymptomatic
May result from repeated acute pancreatitis
More common in cats
3
Q
Pathophysiology
A
Inflammation of pancreas due to auto-digestion
Pancreatic enzymes released into circ.
Causes severe systemic complications
- pancreatic abscesses and autolysis
- ARF
- multiple organ dysfunction
4
Q
Most common cause
A
Idiopathic
5
Q
Other causes (5)
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Obesity High fat diet Severe blunt trauma Toxin ingestion Bile duct obstruction
6
Q
May be secondary to (4)
A
Infection
Cushings
Hypothyroidism
D.mellitus
7
Q
Acute clinical signs (6)
A
Severe abdominal pain and distension Pyrexia Vomiting Diarrhoea Dehydration Anorexia
8
Q
Chronic clinical signs (3)
A
Vague and variable
May be asymptomatic
Weight loss
9
Q
Diagnosis (8)
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Hx/cs/exam Haem/biochem/urinalysis - underlying conditions/cause Trypsinogen-like immunoreactivity Canine pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity Assessment of amylase/lipase FNA Ultrasound Radiography
10
Q
Special consideration when nursing
A
Painful in cranial abdomen
- careful handling
11
Q
Pancreatic diet properties (2)
A
Low fat
Enzyme supplementation
