Jason DiPoce MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Yehuda Malul, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Nadia Caplan, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Harold Jacob, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Acute pancreatitis is a clinical diagnosis with diagnostic criteria that do not include imaging. Therefore, radiology examinations should be interpreted in the presence of these clinical data to avoid mistakes in misdiagnosing mimickers. Indications for imaging of acute pancreatitis should focus on evaluation for etiology and potential complications.

Expected imaging findings in uncomplicated pancreatitis with focus on differential mimickers Indications for imaging- underlying mass, anatomic, autoimmune etiology, complication evaluation Complications              a. Pseudocysts              b. Abscess              c. Necrosis              d. Hemorrhage              e. Splenic artery aneurysm              f. Splenic vein thrombosis              g. Fistula formation for example to kidney and pleura  

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DiPoce, J, Malul, Y, Caplan, N, Jacob, H, Acute Pancreatitis: Imaging Indications and Potential Complications.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14005585.html