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32. Serum Amylase Sensitivity in Diagnosed Cases of Acute Pancreatitis

Objective: The main objective of the study is to analyze the serum amylase sensitivity in diagnosed cases of acute pancreatitis.

Study Design: Cross sectional Study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Biochemistry Avicenna Medical College, Lahore with the collaboration of University of Lahore during June 2019 to December 2019.

Materials and Methods: After taking permission from ethical committee of hospital, data was collected from 100 patients of acute pancreatitis. The serum amylase level was measured in all diagnosed patients. Demographic values and history of all the selected patients were collected.

Results: The data was collected from 100 patients of acute pancreatitis. The mean age was 55.67 ± 5.55 years. There were 57 female and 43 male patients. The value of serum amylase was found to be normal in 42 patients (59.52% female; 40.47% male), while mildly elevated in 50 patients (50% male; 50% female).

Conclusion: It is concluded that that serum amylase has a lower sensitivity and misses the diagnosis of about two thirds of the diagnosis.

Key Words: Serum Amylase Sensitivity, Diagnosed Cases, Acute Pancreatitis

Citation of article: Bhatti YA, Zia S, Iftikhar A, Butt HN. Serum Amylase Sensitivity in Diagnosed Cases of Acute Pancreatitis. Med Forum 2021;32(4):130-132.