SAQ 1319 – Epigastric pain with CT abdomen and complications

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A 52-year-old woman presents with severe epigastric pain radiating to her back and vomiting. She is tachycardic and diaphoretic.

CT abdomen after initial stabilisation
CT abdomen after initial stabilisation.

Other than pancreatitis, list four causes of this presentation.

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After initial management and stabilisation, a CT abdomen is performed. List four relevant findings.

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List two severity scoring systems that can be used in ED for pancreatitis risk stratification.

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List four local and four systemic complications of acute severe pancreatitis.

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