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Pathoma-Exocrine pancreas,gallbladder, and liver pathology
Acute Pancreatitis Disease
- Autodigestion of Pancreas by Pancreatic Enzymes
- Symptoms
- Epigastric Abdominal Pain Radiating to Back
- Anorexia
- Nausea
- Labs
- Increased Amylase and Lipase
- Complications
- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
- Infection
- Hypocalcemia
- Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Pancreatic Pseudocyst
- Hemorrhage
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Acute Pancreatitis Causes
- "GET SMASHHED" Mnemonic
- Gallstones
- (Ethanol) Alcohol
- Trauma
- Steroids
- Mumps
- Autoimmune
- Scorpion Sting
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypertriglyceridemia > 1000
- ERCP
- Drugs
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Acute Pancreatitis Interventions
- NPO with NG Tube to Suction
- Pain Management
- Albumin
- Lactated Ringers Solution
- Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
- Antibiotics
- Surgery
- Nutrition
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Gilbert's Syndrome
- Pathophysiology
- Decreased UDP-Glucuronosyltransferase Activity
- Decreased Bilirubin Conjugation
- Signs and Symptoms
- Often Asymptomatic
- Jaundice (Mild)
- Fasting
- Stress
- Alcohol Intake
- Labs
- Increased Unconjugated Bilirubin
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Crigler-Najjar Syndrome Type 1
- Pathophysiology
- Autosomal Recessive
- Absent UDP-glucuronosyltransferase
- Symptoms
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Kernicterus
- Diagnosis
- Normal Liver Function Tests
- Elevated Unconjugated Bilirubin
- Treatment
- Phototherapy
- Plasmapheresis
- Calcium Phosphate and Orlistat
- Death often by Age 2
- Considerations
- No Response to Phenobarbital
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Hemochromatosis Pathophysiology
- Pathophysiology
- Hemosiderin Deposition
- Autosomal Recessive
- HLA-A3
- Secondary to Transfusion Therapy
- Increase Iron
- Increase Ferritin
- Increased Transferrin Saturation
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Hemochromatosis Signs and Symptoms
- Signs and Symptoms
- Micronodular Cirrhosis
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Diabetes
- Bronze Skin Coloring
- CHF
- Arthropathy
- Testicular Atrophy
- Impotence
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Wilson's Disease Pathophysiology
- Autosomal Recessive
- Mutation in ATP7B gene
- Chromosome 13
- Decrease in Ceruloplasmin
- Inadequate copper excretion
- Liver
- Brain
- Kidney
- Cornea
- Joints
- Treat with Penicillamine
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Wilson's Disease Symptoms
- Cirrhosis
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Basal Ganglia Degeneration
- Dementia
- Dyskinesia
- Asterixis
- Kayser-Fleischer Rings
- Slit Lamp Exam
- Hemolytic Anemia
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Fanconi Syndrome Characteristics
- Pathophysiology
- Resorption Defect in Proximal Tubule
- Signs and Symptoms
- Hypophosphatemia
- Rickets
- Osteomalacia
- Hypokalemia
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Type 2 Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Treatment
- Treat Underlying Disorder
- Bicarbonate
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Fanconi Syndrome Causes
- Hereditary Causes
- Cystinosis
- Dent's Disease
- Wilson's Disease
- Oculocerebrorenal (Lowe) Syndrome
- Galactosemia
- Hereditary Fructose Intolerance
- Glycogen Storage Diseases
- Tyrosinemia
- Acquired and Medication Causes
- Tenofovir
- Heavy Metals
- Expired Tetracyclines
- Cisplatin
- Gentamycin (Aminoglycosides)
- Valproate Sodium
- Multiple Myeloma
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)
- Mechanism
- Autoimmune Destruction of Bile Ducts
- Intrahepatic bile ducts
- Cholestasis
- Occurs in Middle-Aged Females
- Signs and Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Pruritus
- Skin Hyperpigmentation
- Hepatomegaly
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis) Diagnosis and Treatment
- Diagnosis
- Positive Antimitochondrial Antibodies
- Increased Alkaline Phosphatase (ALK-P)
- Increased Cholesterol
- Treatment
- Ursodiol
- Liver Transplant
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Mechanisms
- Mechanism
- Unknown Mechanism
- "Onion Skin" Fibrosis
- "Beading" of Bile Ducts
- Symptoms
- Pruritus
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- Jaundice
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Labs and Treatment
- Labs
- Increased Conjugated Bilirubin
- Increased ALK-P
- Increased IgM
- Associated Pathologies
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Secondary Biliary Cirrhosis
- Treatment
- Liver Transplant
- Stent
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Reye's Syndrome
- Cause
- Aspirin (Salicylates) to Treat Viral Illness (In Children)
- Assessment
- Cerebral Edema
- Lethargy (Decreased LOC)
- Vomiting
- Liver Failure
- Interventions
- Monitor for Increased ICP
- Mannitol (Osmitrol)
- Considerations
- No Aspirin for Children
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Von Hippel-Lindau Disease
- Pathophysiology
- Chromosome 3
- Presentation
- Hemangioblastomas
- Medulla, Retina, Cerebellum
- Cysts
- Kidney, Liver, Pancreas
- Develop Bilateral Renal Carcinomas
- Pheochromocytomas
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