Quiz: Pancreatitis

The following are criteria of Ranson's at admission except

A A. A Serum ca<8 B B. WBCs>16000 C C. SGOT>250 D D. Age >55 y

Raised amylase level:

A a. Is diagnostic for chronic pancreatitis. B b. Is a screening test for cancer pancreas. C c. More than 1 000 units is bad prognostic criteria in acute pancreatitis. D d. May occur in non pancreatic diseases as dissecting aortic aneurism.

The best treatment of acute pancreatitis is:

A a. Conservative (Ryle, line, IV fluids and antibiotic). B b. CT guided aspiration. C c. Laparotomy and debridement. D d. None of the above.

The most common cause of chronic pancreatitis:

A a. Bile duct stone. B b. Alcoholism. C c. iatrogenic. D d. Idiopathic.

The most common cause of acute pancreatitis:

A a. Bile duct stone. B b. Alcoholism C c. iatrogenic. D d. Idiopathic.

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