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Balthazar CT Scoring in Pancreatitis

CT GRADE

Grade A Normal CT 0 points

Grade B .. Focal or diffuse enlargement of the pancreas..1 point

Grade C ..Pancreatic gland abnormalities and peripancreatic inflammation ..2 points

Grade D ..Fluid collection in a single location ..3 points

Grade E ..Two or more fluid collections and / or gas bubbles in or adjacent to pancreas ..4 points

NECROSIS SCORE
No necrosis ..0 points
0 to 30% necrosis ..2 points
30 to 50% necrosis ..4 points
Over 50% necrosis ..6 points

CT severity index = ct grade + necrosis score

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