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Chronic Pancreatitis I: Introduction01:24

Chronic Pancreatitis I: Introduction

The pancreas, an elongated and flat gland situated behind the stomach, serves a vital function in digesting food and managing blood sugar levels.
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, which occurs when the immune system becomes active and causes swelling, pain, and disruptions in organ function. Pancreatitis can manifest as either an acute or chronic condition.
Acute pancreatitis arises suddenly and lasts for a brief duration, while chronic pancreatitis is a long-term affliction...
Chronic Pancreatitis I: Introduction01:25

Chronic Pancreatitis I: Introduction

Chronic pancreatitis is a long-standing, relapsing inflammation of the pancreas, characterized by irreversible damage to the gland. It results in progressive destruction of the pancreatic parenchyma, fibrosis, and eventual loss of both exocrine and endocrine function. The disease may evolve gradually after multiple episodes of acute pancreatitis or develop independently.EtiologyChronic pancreatitis can arise from a variety of causes:Alcohol use is the leading cause, accounting for 70–80% of...
Chronic Pancreatitis II: Pathophysiology01:21

Chronic Pancreatitis II: Pathophysiology

Chronic pancreatitis is a progressive and irreversible inflammation of the pancreas, most often caused by long-term alcohol abuse, but it can also be related to ductal obstruction, smoking, or genetic factors.Chronic pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas is repeatedly exposed to harmful agents like alcohol, smoking, ductal obstruction, or genetic predisposition. These factors lead to the release of toxic metabolites and inflammatory cytokines, sustaining chronic inflammation in the pancreatic...
Acute Pancreatitis II: Pathophysiology01:21

Acute Pancreatitis II: Pathophysiology

The pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis centers on injury to pancreatic acinar cells, which initiates a cascade of harmful intracellular events.This injury leads to premature activation of trypsinogen to trypsin in the pancreas. Trypsin then activates other digestive enzymes, such as chymotrypsin, elastase, and phospholipase A2, which begin breaking down pancreatic tissue. The resulting autodigestion causes local inflammation, tissue swelling, hemorrhage, and fat necrosis.Injured acinar cells...
Acute Pancreatitis I: Introduction01:25

Acute Pancreatitis I: Introduction

Acute pancreatitis is the sudden inflammation of the pancreas caused by the early activation of digestive enzymes, leading to the autodigestion of pancreatic tissue. This results in local inflammation and, in severe cases, systemic complications.EtiologyUnderstanding the underlying causes is crucial, as identifying the etiology guides treatment and anticipates complications. Acute pancreatitis can be triggered by various factors, typically grouped into the following clinical categories.Biliary...
Acute Pancreatitis I: Introduction01:27

Acute Pancreatitis I: Introduction

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach. It can be either acute or chronic.
Acute pancreatitis is characterized by rapid inflammation of the pancreas, often caused by factors like gallstone blockage or excessive alcohol consumption. Chronic pancreatitis, on the other hand, is a slow, progressive inflammation that may result from long-term alcohol abuse, obstructions in the pancreatic duct, or genetic factors.
The causes of acute pancreatitis include:

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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency panniculitis.

R Rajagopal1, A K Malik, P S Murthy

  • 1Command Hospital (Air Force) Bangalore-560 007, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|July 28, 2007
PubMed
Summary

A patient developed abdominal skin lesions after gallbladder surgery. Further tests indicated panniculitis and a partial deficiency in alpha-1 antitrypsin, a protein linked to various conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common surgical procedure.
  • Abdominal skin lesions can occur post-surgery, with various potential causes.
  • Panniculitis is an inflammation of subcutaneous fat, presenting with diverse clinical manifestations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the cause of noduloulcerative skin lesions in a patient post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
  • To determine the association between the skin condition and potential underlying systemic factors.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical presentation and surgical history review.
  • Histopathological examination of skin lesions.
  • Serum alpha-1 antitrypsin level screening.

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Main Results:

  • The patient presented with multiple, tender, discharging noduloulcerative lesions on the abdomen.
  • Histopathology of the lesions was consistent with panniculitis.
  • Serum analysis revealed a partial deficiency in alpha-1 antitrypsin.

Conclusions:

  • The abdominal noduloulcerative lesions were diagnosed as panniculitis.
  • A partial alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency may be associated with the development of these lesions post-cholecystectomy.
  • Further investigation into the role of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency in post-surgical panniculitis is warranted.