Acute Pancreatitis in Pediatric Patients: Demographics, Etiology, and Diagnostic Imaging

Abstract

Objective: To provide updates on acute pancreatitis in children regarding imaging, etiologies and complications. Methods: After reviewing current pediatric literature, we discuss the epidemiology, the role of imaging and imaging findings in the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis as well as the etiology and complications. Conclusion: The incidence of acute Pancreatitis is increasing in children. Imaging plays a role in diagnosis, establishing etiology, evaluating complications and possibly in predicting the course.