While on Tour, a 32-Year-Old Male Musician Has Presented to the Emergency

Multiple Choice

While on tour, a 32-year-old male musician has presented to the emergency department of a hospital after a concert complaining of severe and sudden abdominal pain. He admits to a history of copious alcohol use in recent years, and his vital signs include temperature 46.8°C (101.8°F) , blood pressure 89/48 mm Hg, and heart rate 116 beats/minute. Blood work indicates that his serum levels of C-reactive protein, amylase, and lipase are all elevated. Which of the following diagnoses would the care team suspect first?

A) Hepatitis C
B) Cholecystitis
C) Liver cirrhosis
D) Acute pancreatitis