Background: Acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP) is a frequent and potentially severe
form of pancreatitis caused primarily by gallstones or biliary sludge. Early
diagnosis and evaluation of laboratory parameters play a vital role in
determining disease severity and guiding appropriate management.
Objective: To evaluate the spectrum of deranged laboratory parameters in patients
with acute biliary pancreatitis and assess their association with clinical
presentation and disease severity.
Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted at Dr. Rajendra
Prasad Government Medical College, Kangra at Tanda, Himachal Pradesh, from July
to December 2022. Fifty patients diagnosed with ABP were included. Diagnosis
was based on clinical features, elevated serum pancreatic enzymes, and imaging
findings suggestive of biliary etiology. Relevant laboratory investigations,
including liver and renal function tests, inflammatory markers, and
electrolytes, were recorded and analyzed.
Results: Of the 50 patients, 64% were female, with a mean age of 53.04 ± 14.38
years. Abdominal pain (100%) and vomiting (72%) were the most common symptoms.
The majority had mild (54%) or moderate (40%) disease. All patients showed
elevated serum amylase (1871.12 ± 1700.39 IU/L) and lipase (2606.43 ± 2289.57
IU/L). Liver enzymes were deranged in over half the patients. Inflammatory
markers such as CRP and WBC were elevated in 70% and 72% of cases,
respectively. Electrolyte disturbances and renal dysfunction were also noted in
a subset.
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