Presentation
Presented with epigastric pain and involuntary abdominal guarding.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
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Acute interstitial pancreatitis associated with peripancreatic fluid collections and phlegmonous change. There is no rim enhancement to suggest an abscess.
Peripancreatic inflammatory changes
Mild perisplenic and perihepatic ascites.
Case Discussion
This patient presented with a background of alcohol substance use disorder and a lipase of >3000.
Complete resolution was achieved with IV fluids, a free fluid diet, and monitoring as an inpatient.
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