Figure 1

Abdominal contrast computed tomography findings. Increased density of adipose tissue surrounding the pancreas and some areas without contrast enhancement in the pancreatic body was observed (a-c). Furthermore, inflammation extended from the inferior pole of the left kidney to the pelvic region (d). On the basis of the findings on the computed tomography scans, the patient was diagnosed with severe acute grade 3 pancreatitis (Japanese Guidelines for diagnosis of acute pancreatitis 2010, third version).