Which of the following is the most rare complication of acute pancreatitis?
Due to blockage of the posterior retinal aery by aggregated granulocytes, hemorrhage and cotton-wool spots are seen in the optic disk and macula in a patient with acute pancreatitis. Such an unusual complication of acute pancreatitis is known as Puscher's retinopathy, which is characterized by sudden and severe loss of vision. Hyperiglyceridemia is seen in 15% of the patients with acute pancreatitis. Ref: Friedman L.S. (2013). Chapter 16. Liver, Biliary Tract, & Pancreas Disorders. In M.A. Papadakis, S.J. McPhee, M.W. Rabow (Eds), CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2013.
Hypotension
Jaundice
Retinopathy
Hyperiglyceridemia