CT Normal Pancreas vs Acute Pancreatitis - Balthazar Modified CT Severity Index (MCTSI) Scoring

Offered By: Dr. Sam's Imaging Library via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

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Explore CT imaging of normal pancreas and acute pancreatitis, focusing on the Balthazar Modified CT Severity Index (MCTSI) scoring system. Learn to differentiate between normal pancreatic anatomy and various forms of pancreatitis, including interstitial edematous, autoimmune, and necrotizing. Understand the components of the MCTSI, including pancreatic inflammation, necrosis, and extrapancreatic complications. Gain practical knowledge on calculating MCTSI scores and interpreting results to assess pancreatitis severity. Enhance your ability to recognize key CT findings and their implications for patient prognosis and management in acute pancreatitis cases.

Syllabus

Normal Pancreas -
MCTSI -
Interstitial Edematous Pancreatitis IEP -
Autoimmune Pancreatitis -
Necrotizing Pancreatitis -

Taught by

Dr. Sam's Imaging Library

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