Early prediction of severity of acute pancreatitis role of c–reactive protein

Aim: To assess the accuracy of C-reactive protein in predicting the severity of acute pancreatitis. Method: In this study 20 patients with acute pancreatitis were included. Ranson’s criteria were fulfilled and C–reactive protein level was estimated at the time of admission. Result: Out of 20 patients of acute pancreatitis, 12 were having severe disease with CRP level between 96-192 mg/L, while in mild disease 7 patients were having severe disease with CRP level between 24-48 mg/L and only 1 patient was having normal CRP level i.e. below 6 mg/L. Conclusion: Value of C - reactive protein is to provide a guide to the severity of the inflammation. Measurement of CRP level is a simple method to assess the severity of disease.