WEN Ming, et al. Diagnostic value of CT finding and the changing of amylase in acute pancreatitis. [J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University (4):461-463(2002)
WEN Ming, et al. Diagnostic value of CT finding and the changing of amylase in acute pancreatitis. [J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University (4):461-463(2002)DOI:
Diagnostic value of CT finding and the changing of amylase in acute pancreatitis
Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic value of CT finding and the changing of amylase in acute pancreatitis. Methods: 157 cases with acute pancreatitis were divided into five grades based on CT findings
and the CT gradings relevant to the serum and urine amylase were analyzed. Results: The serum and urine amylase increased slightly in grade A(30/41cases)
moderately (27/40cases) or high (13/40cases) in grade B
markedly in grade C(38/44cases)
but tended to decrease in grade D
increased moderately in 69.6%(16/23cases)
and decreased dramatically in grade E and increased slightly in 66.7%(6/9cases). Conclusion: CT examination is superior to the serum and urine amylase in evaluation of acute pancreatitis with grade B
C
D and E
but in grade A
it is difficult for CT imaging. The accurate diagnosis should be based on the changing of the serum and urine amylase combined with the clinical symptoms and signs.