Interstitial edematous pancreatitis

Case contributed by Michael P Hartung
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain, elevated lipase.

Patient Data

Gender: Male

Mildly prominent pancreatic duct. Stranding and unorganized fluid about the pancreas. Pancreas enhances symmetrically. Portal, splenic, SMV patent. Calcifications over pancreatic body are related to splenic artery. 

Small effusions and basilar atelectasis. Fluid in esophagus raises possibility of aspiration. 

Mild enhancement of CBD likely inflammatory. 

Large right indirect inguinal hernia containing ascites. 

Case Discussion

Typical imaging findings of acute interstitial edematous pancreatitis with acute peripancreatic fluid collections/stranding. No abscess, gallstones, or vascular complication. 

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.