Question

A 40-year-old woman presents with severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, vomiting and raised serum amylase. She has a history of heavy alcohol intake. Which of the following is the most important early prognostic indicator of severity?

Accepted Answer

Glasgow Imrie score within 48 hours

Answer

Presence of gallstones on ultrasound

Answer

Levels of serum amylase

Answer

Presence of Grey Turner’s sign

Answer

Serum lipase level

Practice question

A 40-year-old woman presents with severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, vomiting and raised serum amylase. She has a history of heavy alcohol intake. Which of the following is the most important early prognostic indicator of severity?