Acute pancreatitis

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Epigastric pain - 2 days.

Patient Data

Age: 16 years
Gender: Male
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Day 1 - Focal hypoechoic ill-defined area in neck of pancreas. Possibility of focal pancreatitis suggested. Lab investigation revealed high Serum Amylase.

Day 5 follow up USG

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Day 5 - Areas of inflammation is localized in neck of pancreas.

Case Discussion

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