Amiraian, Dana

First-trimester US is imperative in evaluation of early pregnancy, since understanding of first-trimester anatomy and genetic testing allows early detection of structural and chromosomal abnormalities.

ABSTRACT Severe acute pancreatitis can cause systemic inflammation and multiorgan failure. We present the case of a 60-year-old woman who presented with necrotizing pancreatitis and subsequently developed a sigmoid colon perforation. The perforation presumably occurred because of extravasation of pancreatic enzymes into the abdominal cavity, resulting in colonic wall injury. Our case highlights the rare colonic complications of severe acute pancreatitis.