Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis

Alma Llukacaj, Majlinda Naco

Abstract: Acute pancreatitis is a common disorder. Its diagnosis, prognosis and management have presented significantchallenges to clinicians, surgeons, and radiologists. This article reviews historical and current concepts in the diagnosisof acute pancreatitis and its complications, including radiological diagnosis, as well as the different systems of acutepancreatitis course prediction

Keywords: Acute pancreatitis, serum amylase, BUN, CRP, computed tomography