Pancreas Facts
True or False?
The pancreas is an intraperitoneal organ
False, the pancreas is a retroperitoneal organ
What 2 vessels form the portal confluence?
SMV and Splenic Vein
What are the 2 functions of the pancreas?
Endocrine and Exocrine
What is the most common form of acute pancreatitis?
Edematous Form
What is the normal ultrasound appearance of the pancreas?
Homogeneous
Mid to medium gray echoes
Smooth contour
Isoechoic or Hyperechoic to the liver
What is the other name for the Pancreatic Duct?
Duct of Wirsung
What vessel outlines the tail of the pancreas?
Splenic Vein
What enzymes are produced during the exocrine function?
Lipase
Trypsin
Amylase
Sodium bicorbonate
What is the most common type of islet cell tumor?
Insulinoma
The long axis of the pancreas is seen in what imaging plane?
Transverse Plane
What is the name of the accessory pancreatic duct?
Duct of Santorini
What vessel supplies the head of the pancreas with blood
GDA
What type of cells secrete insulin?
Beta cells - Endocrine Function
What is the most common type of pancreatic carcinoma?
Adenocarcinoma
Normal in up to 30% of patients
Diffuse or focal enlargement
Hypoechoic
The pancreatic duct should measure no more than __________ in the body of the pancreas
2 mm
Where is the pancreas located in relation to the portal vein?
Inferior to the portal vein
What controls the emptying of the pancreatic enzymes into the duodenum?
Sphincter of Oddi
What are the signs and symptoms of a patient with acute pancreatitis?
Epigastric & back pain
Nausea
Malaise
Vomiting
Fever
Jaundice
Leukocytosis
Where is the most common location for adenocarcinoma to form in the pancreas?
Pancreas head
What two structures join near the pancreas head to form the Ampulla of Vater?
CBD and Pancreatic Duct
What are the 3 branches of the celiac axis?
Left Gastric artery
Common hepatic artery
Splenic Artery
If insufficient insulin is produced, what occurs?
Diabetes Mellitus
True or False?
A cystadenoma is a benign lesion found in the pancreas
TRUE
Cystadenoma = Benign
Cystadenocarcinoma = Malignant
What is the ultrasound appearance of Chronic pancreatitis?
Decreased in size
Lobulated
Hyperechoic
Stippled effect (calcifications)
Ductal Dilation