Table 4.
Scoring systems for acute pancreatitis
| Pancreatic characteristics | CT severity index (0–10) | Modified CT severity index (0–10) |
|---|---|---|
| Pancreatic inflammation | ||
| Normal pancreas | 0 (A) | 0 |
| Focal/diffuse enlargement of pancreas | 1 (B) | 2 |
| Peripancreatic inflammation | 2 (C) | 2 |
| Single acute fluid collection | 3 (D) | 4 |
| Two or more acute fluid collection | 4 (E) | 4 |
| Pancreatic necrosis | ||
| None | 0 | 0 |
| Less than 30% | 2 | 2 |
| Between 30% and 50% | 4 | 4 |
| More than 50% | 6 | 4 |
| Extrapancreatic complicationsa | 0 | 2 |
aIncluding pleural effusion, ascites, vascular, parenchymal and gastrointestinal tract complications