[…] swollen, inflamed mass of pancreatic tissue occurring as a complication of acute pancreatitis. phleg·mon ( fleg'mŏn ), Spreading inflammation resulting from streptococcal infection that may extend beneath the skin and muscles and may produce pus or gangrene [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Spreading inflammation resulting from streptococcal infection that may extend beneath the skin and muscles and may produce pus or gangrene. Found on No exact match found [encyclo.co.uk]

(Science: dermatology) a spreading, diffuse inflammatory reaction to infection with microaerophilic streptococci, which forms a suppurative or gangrenous and undermining lesion that may extend into deep subcutaneous tissues and muscles, creating multiple [biology-online.org]

adj phleg monous. pancreatic phlegmon a solid, swollen, inflamed mass of pancreatic tissue occurring as a complication of acute pancreatitis. phleg·mon ( fleg'mŏn ), Spreading inflammation resulting from streptococcal infection that may extend beneath [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Spreading inflammation resulting from streptococcal infection that may extend beneath the skin and muscles and may produce pus or gangrene. Found on No exact match found [encyclo.co.uk]

The results of the treatment were evaluated by clinical, laboratory, sonography, rentgenotomograficheskie: improved the General condition, were stopped hyperthermia, decreased the level of molecules of average weight, decreased area of destruction in [russianpatents.com]

On physical examination, the patient may show tachycardia, tachypnea, hypotension, and hyperthermia. The temperature is usually only mildly elevated in uncomplicated pancreatitis. [intechopen.com]

Eighteen patients (56%) had 30 documented episodes of pancreatitis with epigastric pain and elevated serum amylase levels. [insights.ovid.com]

These images are of a patient who presented with acute severe epigastric pain very suggestive of acute pancreatitis. However the amylase level was within normal levels. A CECT was performed. The findings are: Most of the pancreas is normal. [radiologyassistant.nl]

pain Constant in nature and radiates through to back Patients are often pyrexial and dehydrated Tenderness may be localised to epigastrium or generalised Differential diagnosis includes Perforated peptic ulcer Acute cholecystitis Mesenteric ischaemia [wikilectures.eu]

Back to Top Signs and Symptoms Acute pancreatitis manifests with the sudden onset of epigastric pain radiating to the back. The pain may be severe and worsens after meals. [teachmemedicine.org]

CASE REPORT A 60 year old farmer, a known diabetic and hypertensive with chronic renal failure presented to the Emergency Department with a 2 day history of vomiting and abdominal pain radiating to the back. He was a chronic consumer of alcohol. [pancreas.imedpub.com]

Definitions Definition of acute pancreatitis Two out of three features are required for diagnosing acute pancreatitis: (i) acute onset upper abdominal pain radiating to the back, (ii) serum lipase or amylase three or more times than the normal range and [academic.oup.com]

Sx of pancreatitis: Epigastric or periumbilical pain, often radiates to the back as well as to the cheest, flanks, & lower abd. The pain is more intense when pt is supine, often less by sitting with the trunk flexed & knees drawn up. [enotes.tripod.com]

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Patients with phlegmon had a higher incidence of severe pancreatitis as defined by Ranson's criteria, presence of an abdominal mass, as well as a longer duration of fever, abdominal pain and leukocytosis than controls without CT scans. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms Abdominal pain is the main symptom of pancreatitis. Pain is sharp and it is often described as “knife stabbing”. [ic.steadyhealth.com]

pain, colonic obstruction, perforation, and flank abscess (n 1 each)) Successful endoscopic therapy in 43 (81%) and persistence of WOPN in 10 (19%). [1pdf.net]

Case 3 Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. .. .. .. ... 51. .. Donald E. Thornton, MD Earl N. Metz, MD, FACP Patients with ITP continue to present difficulties in diagnosis and management. Two experts discuss the current approach to ITP. [books.google.de]

Hereditary pancreatitis Infections: mumps, viral hepatitis, mycoplasma, other virus, parasites Connective tissue disorders with vasculitis: Lupus, Necrotizing angiitis, TTP, Schonlein Henoch purpura Drug associated pancreatitis: * Definite association [enotes.tripod.com]

Urine amylase increased levels appear due to an increased glomerular filtration of serum amylase levels combined with a decreased tubular reabsorbtion. Serum amylase and lipase levels are typically elevated in persons with acute pancreatitis. [tmj.ro]