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MRI of the abdomen revealing free fluid throughout the peritoneum, retroperitoneum, and extraperitoneal pelvis.
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Following the hospital's protocol, a fast acquisition magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was subsequently performed; the imaging revealed a normal-appearing appendix but indicated concern for an extensive inflammatory process with free fluid throughout the peritoneum, retroperitoneum, and extraperitoneal pelvis (Figure 1).
CT abdomen and pelvis with IV contrast revealing pancreatic enlargement, peripancreatic fluid, and intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal fluid, raising concerns for acute pancreatitis.
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FIG2
Specifically, the CT showed pancreatic enlargement, peripancreatic fluid, and intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal fluid (Figure 2A and Figure 2B).