Imaging of Acute Pancreatitis: to Image or Not to Image

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Acute Pancreatitis - Causes, Pathology, Symptoms and Signs, Investigations, Management and Complications

In patients with typical symptoms and diagnostic laboratory tests, CT or MR imaging is not required to confirm the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. CT or MR imaging are primarily used to detect complications of acute pancreatitis...

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The Pain in Chronic Pancreatitis

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Chronic Pancreatitis - Pathology, Symptoms and Signs, Investigations, Management

Chronic pancreatitis occurs when there is irreversible and progressive destruction of the pancreas. While the etiology of the pain in chronic pancreatitis is not well understood, it is most likely due to: chronic inflammation, altered nociception and tissue ischemia

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Evaluation of Jaundice

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Causes of jaundice

Jaundice (icterus) is the yellow discoloration of the skin, sclera, and mucosae, which is detectable when serum bilirubin concentrations exceed approximately 2.5 mg/dL. Jaundice can arise as a result of increased red blood cell (RBC) breakdown, disordered bilirubin metabolism, or reduced bilirubin excretion.

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Boerhaave Syndrome: Not all Life-threatening Chest Pain Involves the Heart and Lungs

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Boerhaave Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Boerhaave syndrome is a spontaneous rupture of the esophagus. It usually results from barotrauma related to retching or any sudden increase in intraabdominal pressure against a closed glottis.

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