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Diagnosis of acute biliary pancreatitis in the absence of imaging findings

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Acute pancreatitis is defined as a sudden inflammation of the pancreas, which can range from a mild state to organ dysfunction.We present a 63-year-old male patient who was admitted with epigastric pain radiating to the back for 3 days, associated with oral intolerance.Suspecting acute pancreatitis, studies were requested that revealed elevated lipase as well as liver enzyme abnormalities, thus suggesting a biliary etiology; therefore, conservative treatment was initiated.In conclusion, this case emphasizes the relevance of clinical judgment and early management, demonstrating that a favorable outcome can be achieved even when imaging studies fail to confirm a biliary etiology.

Source: Anales Médicos de la Asociación Médica del Centro Médico ABC

DOI: 10.24875/amh.25000013

Authors: Emiliano Gómez-Montañez, Jorge G. Rojas-Salazar, Yareli L. Rojas-Salazar

Institution: Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez

Language: English

Topic: Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4417136199