A 53 year old male who is a heavy alcoholic presents with 12 hour history of sharp central abdominal pain and vomiting. He prefers to sit up rather than lying fiat as pain increases on lying down. O/E he has mild jaundice. Temp – 38. 3deg C. Pulse 132/min BP 118/82 mm Hg. There is periumbilical discoloration and maximum tenderness in epigastrium. Diagnosis
Correct Answer: Acute pancreatitis
Description: Ans. (a) Acute pancreatitisRef: Sabiston page 1525/20th edition* History of pain reduced on sitting with leaning forward is typical pancreatic pain.* Periumbilical discoloration = Cullen's signAll these favor more of acute pancreatitis
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