Laboratory Assessment of Pancreatic Diseases — MCQs

According to endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) criteria for chronic pancreatitis, the main pancreatic duct is considered dilated when its diameter is:

Which tumor marker is most commonly associated with lung and breast carcinoma?

Which finding best predicts poor outcome in acute pancreatitis at admission?

Marker for pancreatic non-functional neuro-endocrine tumor is

A 45-year-old patient with chronic pancreatitis is suffering from malnutrition and weight loss secondary to inadequate pancreatic exocrine secretions. Which of the following is true regarding pancreatic secretions?

Destruction of fat in acute pancreatitis is due to ?

A chronic alcoholic patient came to emergency with severe pain in epigastrium and multiple episodes of vomiting. On examination, guarding was present in upper epigastrium. Chest X-ray was normal. What is the next best step?

Vitamin D absorption is decreased by ?

What is the difference between acute and chronic pancreatitis?

What is the most common primary site of malignancy that leads to secondary metastases in the pancreas?