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What can be mistaken for pancreatitis?

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Created: 2022-07-12 02:09:12

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A couple of acute abdominal conditions that can mimic pancreatitis include: impacted gallstones (biliary colic) gastric perforation or duodenal ulcer.


What symptoms are similar to pancreatitis?

Pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis share similar signs and symptoms, for example:Abdominal pain.Back pain.Loss of appetite.Nausea.Weight loss.Bloating.Mental status changes such as depression, irritability, and/or lethargy.

What can be mistaken for chronic pancreatitis?

Chronic pancreatitis can mimic peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, and other gastrointestinal conditions, making it difficult to diagnose. However, an endoscopic pancreatic function test that Duke is one of only a few medical centers in the country to offer can help to better identify the indolent inflammatory condition.

How do you rule out pancreatitis?

Lab tests to help diagnose pancreatitis include the following:1Blood tests. ... 2Stool tests. ... 3Ultrasound. ... 4Computed tomography (CT) scan. ... 5Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). ... 6Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS link). ... 7Pancreatic Function Test (PFT).

How often is pancreatitis misdiagnosed?

Other symptoms occur as well and your medical professional should be aware of these and others. It is sad to report that some patients are not diagnosed with pancreatitis until an autopsy is performed. Some research suggests that pancreatitis misdiagnoses rates exceed forty percent.

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