Question

A 45-year-old male with chronic alcohol misuse presents with epigastric pain radiating to the back and elevated serum lipase. Despite initial conservative management, he continues to have intractable pain. What is the recommended imaging to assess for complications of pancreatitis?

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CT abdomen with contrast

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Plain abdominal X-ray

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MRI abdomen

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Endoscopic ultrasound

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MRCP

Practice question

A 45-year-old male with chronic alcohol misuse presents with epigastric pain radiating to the back and elevated serum lipase. Despite initial conservative management, he continues to have intractable pain. What is the recommended imaging to assess for complications of pancreatitis?