Abstract
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is defined as the presence of two of the following findings: (1) upper abdominal pain; (2) serum amylase or lipase greater than three times the upper limit of normal; and/or (3) characteristic findings of AP on abdominal imaging (contrast-enhanced computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or abdominal ultrasonography). This review addresses AP, detailing the subclassification, epidemiology, pathophysiology, etiology, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prognosis. Figures include abdominal imaging of patients with AP, an algorithm depicting pancreatic collections, and an endoscopic image of the gastric portion of the cystogastrostomy. Tables list systemic inflammatory response syndrome; classification of the severity of AP; etiologies of AP, gallstones, biliary sludge, microlithiasis, and crystals; secondary causes of hypertriglyceridemia; common drugs and drug classes associated with AP; conditions mimicking AP; diagnostic criteria for infected necrosis; and prognostic scoring systems for AP. This review contains 3 highly rendered figures, 9 tables, and 182 references.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
