doc4life
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A 10 yr old male is admitted to hospital for his 3rd episode of pancreatitis.The test most likely to lead to a diagnosis of the cause of these episodes is
1. seum amylase
2. CT abdomen
3. USG
4. ERCP
5. sweat test
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| jamilisr
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5 sweat tesr...CF??
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| mahendra
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i'll go with 5.
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well i will go for ERCP this time if not done previously.
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| doc4life
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U r right...its ERCP
Ductal disorders such as strictures, choledochal cysts, and intraductal stones are common causes of recurrent pancreatitis. ERCP is an excellent technique for visualization of ducts of pancreas and biliary tree.
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