Question

A 45-year-old man with severe epigastric pain and elevated lipase (>3× ULN) is diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. What is the preferred initial imaging to look for cause?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal ultrasound

Answer

MRCP first-line

Answer

CT abdomen with contrast immediately

Answer

ERCP urgently in all cases

Answer

No imaging needed

Practice question

A 45-year-old man with severe epigastric pain and elevated lipase (>3× ULN) is diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. What is the preferred initial imaging to look for cause?