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case_images: MRI of the abdomen revealing free fluid throughout the peritoneum, retroperitoneum, and extraperitoneal pelvis.
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case_images: FIG1
case_images: Following the hospital's protocol, a fast acquisition magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was subsequently performed; the imaging revealed a normal-appearing appendix but indicated concern for an extensive inflammatory process with free fluid throughout the peritoneum, retroperitoneum, and extraperitoneal pelvis (Figure 1).
case_images: CT abdomen and pelvis with IV contrast revealing pancreatic enlargement, peripancreatic fluid, and intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal fluid, raising concerns for acute pancreatitis.
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case_images: FIG2
case_images: Specifically, the CT showed pancreatic enlargement, peripancreatic fluid, and intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal fluid (Figure 2A and Figure 2B).