CTICasesOrganizing Pneumonia Secondary to Pancreatitis
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Imaging findings
A chest radiograph revealed ill-defined opacities in both lungs. A CT scan showed a nice example of ground glass opacities with perilobular consolidation along the periphery, in a very symmetric distribution. Small effusions and possibly some edema from rehydration were also noted.
Key takeaways
Pancreatitis can lead to acute lung injury, often manifesting as organizing pneumonia with a symmetric distribution on imaging. Lung injuries secondary to extra-thoracic causes tend to be more symmetric. This condition typically resolves within a few days with appropriate treatment of the underlying pancreatitis. The differential diagnosis includes non-cardiogenic edema.
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