1.0Frontline Gastroenterology Bloghttps://blogs.bmj.com/fgFrontline Gastroenterology Bloghttps://blogs.bmj.com/fgAn unusual cause for hyperamylasaemia - Frontline Gastroenterology Blogrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="c31FaFnZgE"><a href="https://blogs.bmj.com/fg/2017/04/17/an-unusual-cause-for-hyperamylasaemia/">An unusual cause for hyperamylasaemia</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://blogs.bmj.com/fg/2017/04/17/an-unusual-cause-for-hyperamylasaemia/embed/#?secret=c31FaFnZgE" width="600" height="338" title="“An unusual cause for hyperamylasaemia” — Frontline Gastroenterology Blog" data-secret="c31FaFnZgE" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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A 79-year-old man with an extensive previous heart history was admitted electively for investigation of weight loss and deterioration of renal function. Whilst an inpatient he developed severe epigastric pain and an initial blood test revealed an acutely raised amylase (> 2000) and deranged liver function tests. A non-contrast CT scan was done. What is [...]Read More...https://blogs.bmj.com/fg/files/2017/04/V.-Galanakis-Frontline-Gastroenterology-1-300x225.png