A known case of pancreatitis presents on Day 4 with breathlessness, basal crepitations. Diagnosis is:
Ans. C ARDSPerihilar fluffy opacities - Bat wing opacitiesQ seen in pulmonary edema (cardiogenic/non-cardiogenic), ARDS. Common pulmonary complications of pancreatitis are ARDS, pleural effusion (mostly left sided) and consolidation.
Lung collapse
Pleural effusions
ARDS
Aspiration pneumonia
Respiratory System