The primary imaging technique used in a case of suspected acute pancreatitis is:: (A) MRI abdomen, (B) CECT abdomen with pancreatic protocol, (C) USG abdomen, (D) MR enterography
Answer is B. MDCT is the primary imaging technique used in evaluating patients suspected of having acute pancreatitis. CT useful for: Morphologic changes in the pancreas that allow confirmation of pancreatitis Assessment of the severity It is the only imaging study that predicts clinical outcome. Ref: ACR Appropriateness Criteria, Acute Pancreatitis