Connect Sign InAcute and Chronic Pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis presents with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, while chronic pancreatitis presents with abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. Unfortunately, these clinical symptoms are not specific for pancreatic diseases, so laboratory testing and imaging are essential in making a diagnosis. An approach to laboratory testing for diagnosis, prognosis, and guidance of management of these diseases will be discussed, as well as important clinical features, pathophysiology, and risk factors.
Lecture Presenter
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Nicole Leonard, MD
PGY 2, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Resident, University of Utah School of Medicine
Dr. Nicole Leonard completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Utah in nutritional biology and earned her MD at the University of Vermont.
Objectives
After this presentation, participants will be able to:
Describe basic anatomy and physiology of the pancreas
Recognize clinical features of acute and chronic pancreatitis
Identify risk factors and etiologies of acute and chronic pancreatitis
Interpret test results in the work-up of acute and chronic pancreatitis
