Presentation
History of severe epigastric pain that radiates through to the back and elevation of amylase and lipase.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
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CT shows diffuse parenchymal enlargement secondary to inflammatory changes, also infiltration of peripancreatic fat and small to moderate amount of peripancreatic fluid.
CT study also shows bilateral pleural effusion.
Case Discussion
According to Balthazar Score used in CT Severity Index (CTSI), the evidence of inflammatory changes in the pancreas and peripancreatic fat would suggest a grade C pancreatitis. This would represent mild pancreatitis (interstitial pancreatitis), which has no pancreatic or extrapancreatic necrosis.
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