The primary imaging technique used in a case of suspected acute pancreatitis is:
Correct Answer: CECT abdomen with pancreatic protocol
Description: MDCT is the primary imaging technique used in evaluating patients suspected of having acute pancreatitis. CT useful for: Morphologic changes in the pancreas that allow confirmation of pancreatitis Assessment of the severity It is the only imaging study that predicts clinical outcome. Ref: ACR Appropriateness Criteria, Acute Pancreatitis
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