case_images: PMC10874645_01
case_images: Inflammatory changes seen at the head of the pancreas suggest acute pancreatitis (yellow). Areas of low attenuation with fat stranding are also seen surrounding the pancreas (blue).
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case_images: PMC10874645_01_cureus-0016-00000052584-i01.jpg
case_images: FIG1
case_images: There were some mildly dilated small bowel loops in the upper abdomen and some air-fluid levels, most likely due to a localized ileus related to pancreatitis (Figure 1).