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Abdominal CT scan shows peripancreatic fat stranding suggestive of pancreatitis.
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His lipase level was > 7500 U/L, and his abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan showed fat stranding around the pancreas suggesting pancreatitis (Figure 1).
Abdominal CT scan shows pancreatitis and newly forming peripancreatic fluid.
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An abdominal CT scan performed on day two showed acute pancreatitis with development of peripancreatic collection measuring approximately 8 cm anteroposterior, 11.7 cm transverse, and 4.5 cm craniocaudal interposed between the pancreas and stomach (Figure 2).
Electrocardiogram shows sinus tachycardia and ST and T wave changes.
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T wave changes (Figure 3). Troponin I levels were elevated, reaching 0.71 ng/ml.
Abdominal CT scan shows pancreatitis and expanding peripancreatic fluid collection.
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A repeat abdominal CT scan (Figure 4) showed increased peripancreatic and mesenteric inflammatory changes concerning for worsening pancreatitis, no evidence of pancreatic necrosis, and a peripancreatic fluid collection superior to the pancreas extending from the head/proximal body into the left upper quadrant measuring 16.7 x 6.9 x 11.3 cm.