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Radiological findings in Acute Pancreatitis

In this article, we will discuss the Radiological findings in Acute Pancreatitis.

In this article, we will discuss the Radiological findings in Acute Pancreatitis. So, let’s get started.

Radiological findings in Acute Pancreatitis

Plain x-ray abdomen shows

  • Ill-defined tissue planes, dilated bowel loops, and hazy renal and psoas shadows
  • Isolated small bowel dilated loops near the pancreas due to isolated ileus (Sentinal loop)
  • Colon cut-off sign: It is a non-specific finding. There is spasm in the transverse colon with absence of colonic gas beyond it.
  • Haziness due to ascites.
  • Extraluminal gas bubbles indicating a pancreatic abscess.

X-ray chest (PA view) shows

  • Raised domes of diaphragm
  • Pleural effusion
  • Atelectasis
  • Pneumonitis
  • Cardiomegaly or CHF
  • Interstitial fluffy shadows

 

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