IOC acute pancreatitis:
Ans. (a) Contrast CTRef: Bailey 26th ed. /192, 1121* CECT can be used to assess the severity of acute pancreatitis and to estimate the prognosis. Balthazar et al developed a grading system in which patients with acute pancreatitis are classified into one of the following 5 grades:# Grade A - Normal-appearing pancreas# Grade B - Focal or diffuse enlargement of the pancreas# Grade C - Pancreatic gland abnormalities associated with peri-pancreatic fat infiltration# Grade D - A single fluid collection# Grade E - Two or more fluid collections
Contrast CT
USG
Serum lipase
Serum amylase
CT and MRI of the Pancreas