tokens: 627258104 GH 56900479 1/8/2001 12:00:00 AM PANCREATIC CANCER Signed DIS Admission Date : 01/08/2001 Report Status : Signed Discharge Date : 01/30/2001 CHIEF COMPLAINT : The patient was transferred from an outside hospital for a second opinion regarding workup of his pancreatic cancer . HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS : This is a 61 year old male with a history of diabetes , coronary artery disease , hepatitis C , and asthma who was diagnosed recently with pancreatic cancer after he presented to Seph&apos;sju Memorial after a motor vehicle accident . Chest CT revealed a pulmonary nodule . Abdominal CT revealed a 3.0 to 4.0 centimeter lesion in the pancreatic head . An ERCP performed there showed a long segment of distal narrowing of the common bileduct and a transhepatic biliary drain was placed there on December 29 . On January 1 , a chest tube was placed for a loculated pleural effusion . On January 2 , pleurodesis was performed . On January 4 , he had a desaturation . VQ was indeterminate . LENIs were negative at that time . On January 5 , he had a chest xray with a left apicalpneumothorax but was stable on chest xray of January 7 . Brain CT was negative , as was a bronchoscopy with lavage . His CA99 was normal . REVIEW OF SYSTEMS : The patient had reported an approximately 30 pound weight loss in six weeks . He had experienced some constipation for the few months prior with lighter colored stools , darkened urine and fatigue for months with increased shortness of breath , orthopnea and dyspnea on exertion . He denied any fevers , chills or night sweats . PAST MEDICAL HISTORY : Significant for recently diagnosed pancreatic cancer . Diabetes . Hypertension . Gout . Hypercholesterolemia . Coronary artery disease with congestive heart failure . Asthma . Hepatitis C . Psoriasis . MEDICATIONS ON ADMISSION : Lasix , 80 ; Avandia , 4 b.i.d. ; Glipizide , 10 b.i.d.; Imdur , 30 ; Allopurinol ; Zocor , 20 ; Prilosec , 20 , potassium , 40 ; Oxycontin , 30 b.i.d.; subcutaneous heparin ; Unasyn , 1.5 grams q 6 ; Combivent and morphine prn . SOCIAL HISTORY : The patient is a hair stylist . He lives by himself in Tennessee . No tobacco . Seldom ETOH . No drug use . Heis single with no children . He has a very supportive family with numerous siblings . FAMILY HISTORY : Mother and father died of heart failure . Theyalso had diabetes and hypertension . Sister with stomach cancer . PHYSICAL EXAMINATION ON ADMISSION : The patient was afebrile . Heart rate was 78 , blood pressure 98/50 , respiratory rate of 32 , satting 91% on four liters . In general , this is an obese male in mild respiratory distress . Neck was supple with no lymphadenopathy . HEENT - normocephalic / atraumatic , extraocular movements are intact , pupils equal , round and reactive to light and accommodation . Chest had diffuse crackles bilaterally halfway up . Coronary - irregular PVCs , S1 , S2 normal , positive systolic murmur at the left upper sternal border radiating throughout . Abdomen was distended , tympanitic , mildly tender epigastrium and right lower quadrant . No rebound or guarding . Extremities had 2+ bilateral lower extremity edema to knees . No clubbing or cyanosis . Neurologic examination - alert and oriented x 3 , slurred and slow speech , distractable . Cranial nerves II through XII are intact . Sensory is intact to soft touch throughout . Strength is 5/5 throughout . LABORATORY DATA : White blood count 4.36 , hematocrit 26.1 with platelets of 107,000 , MCV 81 . Sodium 137 , potassium 4.5 , chloride97 , bicarb 24 , BUN 124 , creatinine 4.1 , glucose 144 , AST 49 , ALT33 , alkaline phosphatase 253 , total bili 1.6 , calcium 9.2 , magnesium 2.3 , albumin 3.4 . HOSPITAL COURSE : 1. Gastrointestinal . The patient had an elevated bilirubin on admission with decreased output of biliary drain . The drain was replaced over the wire , 8-10 by IR , when it was accidentally removed . Increased flow again . The patient had signs and symptoms develop of SBP , also with an elevated white count . He was treated broadly with amp , levo and Flagyl . Cultures were negative and onlyon one gram stain did it show rare gram negative rods . The patient &apos;s abdominal fluid cell counts showed 2400 white blood cells , 500 red cells with 82 polyps , 11 lymphs , 7 monos . Clinically , this was consistent with SBP , although unfortunately , fluid was never sent for cytology and a lot of those white cells are most likely due to his cancer . He underwent abdominal paracentesis approximately two times a week for therapeutic . This had to be performed by IR because the pocket was too deep to access from the bedside . He received a two week course of broad spectrum antibiotics and will be maintained on Levofloxacin IV for prophylaxis against SBP . 2. Pulmonary . From a pulmonary standpoint , he continued to complain of shortness of breath . His apical pneumothorax from the outside hospital had resolved . Chest xray was consistent with pleurodesis . However , with persistent abdomen distention , there is likely restrictive deficit and , in addition , after each tap , he at times became hypotensive and with some mild fluid resuscitation decompensated with pulmonary edema , requiring both albumin and Lasix to try to mobilize third space fluids . On the day of discharge , he is stating approximately 91 to 92% on three to four liters . Chest xray is still consistent with volume overload . The plan will be to continue to try to alternate albumin and Lasix to mobilize his fluid . 3. Cardiovascular . He had episodes of bradycardia without subsequent fall in blood pressure at the beginning of his admission . He was ruled out for a myocardial infarction . Echocardiogram showed 50% ejection fraction with mild mitral regurgitation . He did not show any episodes of bradycardia throughout the remainder of his hospital course . 4. Endocrine . Diabetes . His Avandia was discontinued secondary to the side effect profile . He is being maintained on glipizide and sliding scale insulin . 5. Heme . From a heme standpoint , he presented anemic and with an elevated PT INR . He required a few transfusions during his hospital course . He also required FFP initially to reverse his coagulopathy . However , this resolved on its own over the hospital course . His INR normalized , however , unfortunately , he developed bilateral deep venous thromboses during his hospital course and will be maintained on Lovenox . 6. Renal . He had a creatinine of 4.0 on admission and this decreased down to the mid ones with fluid , currently at 1.7 on discharge . From his urinalysis , he has mostly a prerenal state . However , he does require diuresis to prevent increased volume overload in his lungs from his hypoalbunemic state . At the time , Nutrition was following , initially with a low fat , low cholesterol , low sugar diet . His appetite is decreasing somewhat as his disease process progresses , therefore , we have liberalized his diet for him to take what he wishes . 7. ID . Please see GI . He was treated with broad spectrum antibiotics for a 14 day course for clinical SBP . He will be maintained on Levofloxacin for prophylaxis against SBP . Given that he will need continued taps, 8. Oncology . The patient initially came for workup of pancreatic cancer with a questions of palliative chemotherapy . However , given his rapid clinical decline , this was deferred and I do not suspect that he will be a candidate for this , as the degree of his decline bodes a poor prognosis for him . His pain here has been controlled , initially on Oxycontin with morphine for breakthrough pain . As he becomes progressively more somnolent , this will likely need to be switched to IV pain medications only . Discussion , at that point in time , should occur with the family about comfort measures and about weaning him from his medications to make him more comfortable . Code status - the patient is a DNR / DNI . This is an unfortunate case but Mr. Po does have an incredibly supportive family who have been here consistently to visit him and that offers him an important source of comfort . DISCHARGE MEDICATIONS : Tylenol , 650 mg p.o. q 4 prn ; Allopurinol , 100 mg p.o. q.d. ; Peridex mouthwash , 10 ml b.i.d.; cholysteramineresin , 4 grams p.o. q.d. ; clotrimazole , one troche p.o. q.i.d. ; Fentanyl patch , 100 mcg per hour topical q 72 hours ; glipizide , 10 mg p.o. q.d.; Atarax , 25 operating table 50 mg p.o. q 6 to 8 hours prn itching ; regular sliding scale insulin ; KBL mouthwash , 15 ccp .o. q.d. prn mouth discomfort ; Lactulose , 30 ml p.o. q.i.d. that was started on January 30 , for no bowel movements with instructions to continue until bowel movement and then decrease to b.i.d. or q.d. ; Lidocaine , 2% , 10 ml UR q 3 to 4 hours prn for pain around Foley site ; Ativan , 0.25 to 0.5 mg IV q 4 to 6 hours prn anxiety with instructions to use caution . The patient gets very somnolent with Ativan . Maalox Plus , Extra Strength , 15 cc p.o. q 6 hours prn indigestion ; magnesium sulfate ; sliding scale IV and potassium chloride , sliding scale IV . He is also on Reglan , 10 mg p.o. q h ; Miracle topical cream to affected area ; also Sarna , topical cream , b.i.d. He has Nystatin suspension mouthwash , 10 cc swish and swallow q.i.d. He gets Serax , 15 to 30 mg p.o. q h.s. prni nsomnia . Ocean Spray q.i.d. to nares prn nasal dryness . Multivitamin , one tab q.d. Morphine immediate release , MSIR , 15 to 30 mg p.o. q 2 to 3 hours prn pain . He is also on a Fentanyl patch , 100 mcg q 72 hours . The morphine is for breakthrough pain . Hydrocortisone , 1% topical cream q 6 to 8 hours prn itching . Levofloxacin , 250 mg p.o. q.d. ; Albuterol and Atrovent nebs q 4 to6 hours as needed prn wheeze . PLAN FOR FOLLOWUP : Follow up will be with Dr. A Flow from Stromware St. , Balt who is the patient &apos;s primary oncologist there . Dictated By : JIMCHARL B. VERGEFLOW , M.D. XX14 Attending : LUPEVICKETTE FLOW , M.D. YA80 QO567/192247 Batch : 8798 Index No. QFQYRB7 AGG D : 01/30/01 T : 01/30/01