This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Pathophysiology - Acute Pancreatitis, Subject name: Surgery
Balthazar scoring system is used for? 
Select and explain. 
A. Acute Pancreatitis, B. Acute Appendicitis, C. Acute Cholecystitis, D. Cholangitis
A: Acute Pancreatitis
Answer: A: Acute Pancreatitis 
Explanation: ANSWER: (A) Acute PancreatitisREF: REF: Schwartz 9th ed chapter 33, Sabiston 18th ed chapter 55, The Washington Manual of Critical Care by Marin Kollef page 418See "ASSESSMENT OF SEVERITY OF PANCREATITIS" in Surgery 2012 Session 2