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Trauma (Blunt Abdominal)
By Charbel on Feb 23, 2011 | In Health, What To Order When:, GASTROINTESTINAL, Pancreas
Trauma (Blunt Abdominal)Approach to Diagnostic Imaging
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1.Plain abdominal and chest radiographs
Neither sensitive nor specific, but inexpensive and rapidly available studies that can d… more »
Cancer of the Pancreas
By Charbel on Feb 23, 2011 | In Health, What To Order When:, GASTROINTESTINAL, Pancreas
Cancer of the PancreasPresenting Signs and Symptoms
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Abdominal and back pain
Weight loss and anorexia
Painless jaundice
Enlarged, palpable gallbladder (Courvoisier's sign)A… more »
Pancreatitis (Chronic)
By Charbel on Feb 23, 2011 | In Health, What To Order When:, GASTROINTESTINAL, Pancreas
Pancreatitis (Chronic)Presenting Signs and Symptoms
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Midepigastric pain
Weight loss, steatorrhea, and other signs and symptoms of malabsorptionCommon Causes
Alcoholism
Hered… more »
Pancreatitis (Acute)
By Charbel on Feb 23, 2011 | In Health, GASTROINTESTINAL, Pancreas
Pancreatitis (Acute)Presenting Signs and Symptoms
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Steady, boring midepigastric pain radiating straight through to the back
Elevated serum amylase and lipaseCommon Causes
Biliary… more »
Liver Metastases
By Charbel on Feb 23, 2011 | In Health, What To Order When:, GASTROINTESTINAL, Liver/Biliary Tract
Liver MetastasesPresenting Signs and Symptoms
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Usually asymptomatic
May have nonspecific weight loss, anorexia, fever, weakness
Hepatomegaly (hard and often tender)
Ascites… more »
