Acute pancreatitis

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
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Multiple small hyperdense gallstones are present. 

The pancreas is relatively enlarged and peripancreatic fat stranding is evident.

Small fat containing umbilical hernia is present. 

Case Discussion

Features are most compatible with acute pancreatitis. Amylase and lipase checked for the patient and show significant elevation. 

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