This upper abdominal CT scan shows inflammation and swelling of the pancreas caused by acute infection (pancreatitis).
Review Date:
5/27/2008
Reviewed By:
Christian Stone, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.