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Moreover, we evaluated the correlations between the adrenal CT values and maximum C-reactive protein (CRPmax) and CRP\/albumin ratio (CAR) in the clinical courses.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>In this retrospective study, a total of 68 patients was included. The maximum CT value of the adrenal glands of pancreatitis group was significantly higher than that of the control group (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Significant fair correlations were observed between the adrenal CT value and CRPmax (r\u2009=\u20090.483, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001) or CAR (r\u2009=\u20090.450, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). The cut-off value of the adrenal CT values was determined as 180.5 Hounsfield unit.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>In cases of acute pancreatitis, the maximum CT value of the adrenal gland in the arterial phase of dynamic contrast-enhanced CT was significantly higher than in non-pancreatitis controls, and the intensity of the contrast enhancement correlated with the CRPmax and CAR during the subsequent course of pancreatitis. 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