Acute peripancreatic collection

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Admitted several weeks prior. In HDU/ICU envrionment with acute pancreatitis. Complicated pancreatitis?

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Female

Huge thin-walled peripancreatic collection compressing the lesser curve of the stomach.

Normal enhancement of the distal body and tail of the pancreas.

The head, neck, and most of the body of the pancreas are non-enhancing.

Gallstones.

Normal caliber CBD.

Small left ovarian cyst. Vaginal ring pessary.

Case Discussion

This patient with acute necrotizing pancreatitis has an acute peripancreatic collection.

A percutaneous drainage procedure was undertaken.

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