Presented to the emergency department with complain of acute epigastric pain radiating to back since 2 days. Emergency Ultrasound of abdomen revealed subtle altered echotexture of pancreas with peripancreatic inflammatory changes. Serum Lipase (6,000 units/L) and serum amylase (5,455 units/L) were elevated. A diagnosis of Acute pancreatitis was made and Contrast enhanced CT of abdomen was advised for staging.
Patient Data
Age: | 45 years |
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Gender: | Male |