Laboratory Assessment of Pancreatic Diseases — Flashcards

Which cystic neoplasm of the pancreas has low levels of CEA and amylase?_____

What is the most frequently altered tumor supressor in pancreatic carcinoma?_____

_____ invasion is characteristic of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

_____ cystadenoma of the pancreas stains positive for estrogen and progesterone in most cases

Acute _____ is seen in hypothermia.

Microscopic examination of serous cystadenomas of pancreas reveals multiloculated, _____-rich small cysts.

Cyst fluid analysis in _____ will show a low CEA level and low level of cyst fluid amylase

Type _____ diabetes mellitus is associated with deposition of amylin (islet amyloid polypeptide) in the islets of the pancreas

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is CK 7 _____ and CK 20 negative

Mucinous cystadenomas are most commonly found in the _____ and tail of the pancreas