Case of the Month #13 - pancreatitis

Published 02/02/2022

How is the diagnosis made?

The diagnosis of Pancreatitis requires two or more of the following

  • Pain consistent with Acute Pancreatitis
  • A rise in Biochemical Markers – Amylase or Lipase (more specific) >3 times upper limit of normal
  • Imaging confirming Acute Pancreatitis