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case_images: Abdominal CT scan with intravenous contrast.. Diffuse inflammation of the pancreas (blue arrow) with the presence of a peripancreatic fluid collection (green arrow). Possible rupture of the pancreatic parenchyma (yellow arrow).
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case_images: FIG1
case_images: CT scan revealed diffuse inflammation of the pancreas with the presence of a peripancreatic fluid collection that did not allow the pancreas to be completely visualized, possible rupture of the pancreatic parenchyma at the level of the body was observed (Figure 1).
case_images: Magnetic resonance image (MRI) with cholangiopancreatography (MRCP).. (A) Transection of the entire thickness of the pancreatic parenchyma at the level of the pancreatic body (green arrow). (B) Discontinuity of the PD (green arrows).
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case_images: FIG2
case_images: PD with complete rupture of the pancreatic parenchymal body, corresponding to a Grade III laceration according to the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) classification (Figures 2A, 2B). Pediatric surgery was consulted afterwards and a hepatopancreatobiliary surgeon was called upon.
case_images: Surgical specimen.. Distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy.
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case_images: FIG3
case_images: Distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy using a surgical stapler was done (Figure 3).