A mature, encapsulated collection of pancreatic and/or peripancreatic necrosis that has developed a well defined inflammatory wall is best known as:
Correct Answer: WOPN (walled-off Pancreatic necrosis)
Description: WOPN (walled-off pancreatic necrosis) A mature, encapsulated collection of pancreatic and/or peripancreatic necrosis with a well defined inflammatory wall. WOPN usually occurs >4 weeks after onset of necrotising pancreatitis. CECT criteria Heterogeneous with liquid and non-liquid density with varying degrees of loculations Well defined wall, that is, completely encapsulated Ref:Gut 2013;62:102-111. doi:10.1136/gutjnl-2012-302779.
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