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A 47-year-old man presents with acute severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, nausea and vomiting after a heavy meal and alcohol intake. Lipase is 1,000 U/L (normal <60 U/L). Ultrasound shows gallstones without bile duct dilation. Which combination of findings best confirms the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis?

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