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===Pathophysiology=== | ===Pathophysiology=== | ||
The big two are '''[[gallstones]]''' (38%)and '''[[alcohol]]''' (35%). However, the following is a mnemonic to remember the causes: | |||
*'''G'''allstones | |||
*'''E'''thanol | |||
*'''T'''rauma | |||
*'''S'''teroids | |||
*'''M'''umps | |||
*'''A'''utoimmune | |||
*'''S'''corpion sting | |||
*'''H'''yplidaemia/[[hypercalcaemia]]/[[hypothermia]] | |||
*'''E'''RCP | |||
*'''D'''rugs | |||
This is the sort of thing they like to ask so learn it. | |||
===Risk Factors=== | ===Risk Factors=== | ||
===Clinical Features=== | ===Clinical Features=== | ||
Revision as of 14:08, 30 March 2010
Definition
Inflammation of the pancreas occuring over hours.
Epidemiology
It is important as it has a mortality of 12% and is common in people who drink a lot.
Pathophysiology
The big two are gallstones (38%)and alcohol (35%). However, the following is a mnemonic to remember the causes:
- Gallstones
- Ethanol
- Trauma
- Steroids
- Mumps
- Autoimmune
- Scorpion sting
- Hyplidaemia/hypercalcaemia/hypothermia
- ERCP
- Drugs
This is the sort of thing they like to ask so learn it.