Flashcards in Acute Pancreatitis Deck (3)
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1
Q
What is acute pancreatitis
A
Sudden inflammation and haemorrhaging of pancreas due to destruction by its own digestive enzymes (auto digestion)
2
Q
What are the 2 main causes of acute pancreatitis
A
Alcohol abuse and gallstones
3
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I GET SMASHED is a way to remember causes of acute pancreatitis
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Idiopathic Gallstones Ethanol Abuse Trauma Steroids Mumps Autoimmune diseases Scorpion stings Hypertriglyceridemia/hypercalcaemia ERCP Drugs (e.g. steroids)