Imaging of Emphysematous Pancreatitis: A Case Series
Abstract
Emphysematous pancreatitis (EP) is a rare and potentially fatal complication of acute pancreatitis, characterized by the presence of gas within the pancreatic parenchyma or surrounding tissues [1]. This condition typically arises in immunocompromised or diabetic patients due to infection with gas-forming organisms [1]. Diagnosis is primarily radiologic, with contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) being the gold standard for detecting intrapancreatic or peripancreatic gas [1]. We present three cases of EP diagnosed through abdominal CT scans in diabetic patients, all of whom were managed conservatively with favorable clinical outcomes.
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