KEY FACTS Terminology Synonyms: Mucinous cystic neoplasm, macrocystic cystadenoma/carcinoma, mucinous cystadenoma/carcinoma Septated cystic neoplasm composed of mucin-producing epithelium and distinctive ovarian-type stroma, ranging in grade from potentially malignant to invasive carcinoma You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership…
KEY FACTS Terminology Progressive, irreversible inflammatory and fibrosing disease You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Collection of pancreatic fluid and inflammatory exudate encapsulated by nonepithelial fibrous tissue developing > 4 weeks after acute pancreatic fluid collection You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles…
KEY FACTS Terminology Acute inflammatory process of pancreas with variable involvement of other local tissues and remote organs Interstitial edematous pancreatitis, necrotizing pancreatitis Acute pancreatic fluid collection ± infection Acute necrotic collection ± infection You’re Reading a Preview Become a…
GROSS ANATOMY Overview Pancreas: Accessory digestive gland lying behind stomach in anterior pararenal space (APS) of retroperitoneum Exocrine function: Pancreatic acinar cells secrete pancreatic juice → pancreatic duct → duodenum Endocrine: Pancreatic islet cells (of Langerhans) secrete insulin, glucagon, and…
KEY FACTS Terminology Secondary sclerosing cholangitis usually resulting from opportunistic infection of biliary tract in AIDS patients with CD4 count < 100/mm³ You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership…
KEY FACTS Terminology Recurrent episodes of acute pyogenic cholangitis with intra- and extrahepatic biliary pigment stones Synonyms: Hepatolithiasis, oriental cholangiohepatitis You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you…
KEY FACTS Terminology Inflammation of intra-/extrahepatic bile duct walls due to ductal obstruction and infection You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…
KEY FACTS Terminology Malignancy arising from intrahepatic bile duct (IHBD) or extrahepatic bile duct epithelium You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…
KEY FACTS Terminology Definition: Gas within biliary tree, including bile ducts or gallbladder Synonyms: Pneumobilia, aerobilia You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log…