Acute pancreatitis. Markedly elevated serum amylase level, but not specific.. An association with chronic alcoholism

Acute pancreatitis.  Markedly elevated serum amylase level, but not specific:
A- Normal appearance on C.T… x (Pancreatic enlargement, thickening of Gerota's fascia is typical CT).
B- Increase echogenicity on U/S of pancrease… x (Hypoechoic compared with the liver)
C- Bone infarcts. True (As a result of coagulation).
D- Acute gastric dilatation. True (In 30%).
E- An association with chronic alcoholism. True
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