Balthazar Scoring for the Grading of Acute Pancreatitis

Balthazar Scoring for the Grading of
Acute Pancreatitis
Grade A – normal CT
Grade B – focal or diffuse enlargement of the pancreas
Grade C – pancreatic gland abnormalities and peripancreatic inflammation
Grade D – fluid collection in a single location
Grade E – two or more collections and/or gas bubbles in or adjacent to pancreas