Janka
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this is from WebPath:
Question 7
A 34-year-old healthy woman has the sudden onset of severe abdominal pain. On physical examination she is afebrile. The pain is centered in the mid-epigastric region, though there is marked diffuse tenderness in all quadrants. Bowel sounds are absent. No masses are palpable. Laboratory studies show her serum amylase is 410 U/L and lipase is 610 U/L. Which of the following laboratory test findings is most likely to be present in this woman?
A Hypercholesterolemia
B Positive urea breath test
C Hypercalcemia
D Elevated sweat chloride
E Positive serology for HBsAg
(C) CORRECT. This is a cause for pancreatitis that can be found in persons with hyperparathyroidism.
can you guys please explain? i don't get the connection between Hypercalcemia and pancreatitis. thanks.
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| vallia
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hypercalcemia activates trypsinogen but the mechanism is unclear
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