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CASE 71

History: A 53-year-old man presents with hematemesis. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy identified an extramucosal mass distorting the greater curvature of the stomach.

1. Which of the following should be included in the differential diagnosis of the imaging finding shown in Figures A to C? (Choose all that apply.)

A. Intramural gastric tumor

B. Splenic vein thrombosis

C. Retroperitoneal hematoma

D. Splenic artery pseudoaneurysm

E. Communicating peripancreatic fluid collection

2. The pancreas is a small organ. Several of its anatomic features allow acute pancreatitis to have a widespread impact. Which of the following is not one of these contributing features?

A. Capsule

B. Location

C. Exocrine function

D. Endocrine function

3. What is the condition in acute pancreatitis called when significant bleeding occurs?

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