Electrolytes

Q) A 50 year old male undergoes pancreatectomy for Carcinoma head of pancreas. His pre op Hb was 9.2g% and during surgery he received 5 units of PRBC. In the post op period on the 2nd day he develops ECG changes. Work up is done for Myocardial Ischemia which is negative. What is the most common  cause of ECG changes here

a) Hyponatremia

b) Hyperkalemia

 

Gastrinoma

Q) Regarding gastrinoma what is true? ( # Questions on Endocrine Surgery) 

a) All gastrinomas express SRS receptors

b) In 30 % of cases gastrinomas are not localized intra operatively

c) Levels of serum  gastrin more than 100pg/ml are strongly suggestive of gastrinoma

d) Angiography with secretin stimulation is required in all cases for localization of gastrinoma

 

Amoebic Liver abscess

Q) True about presentation of amoebic liver abscess?

a) 60-70% patients with amoebic liver abscess have diarrhoea

b) Jaundice is seen in 50% of these patients

c) Rupture of liver abscess in the peritoneum is seen in 10% cases

d) More complications of amoebic liver abscess occurs in acute presentation

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