A 48-year-old man with heavy alcohol use presents with severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, persistent vomiting, and abdominal distension for 36 hours. He is tachycardic (HR 118), hypotensive (BP 92/58), and febrile (38.9°C). Cullen and Grey-Turner signs are present. Serum lipase is 4,200 U/L and RANSON score is 4 at admission. Contrast-enhanced CT abdomen at 72 hours shows a diffusely enlarged pancreas. The structure marked **A** in the diagram demonstrates extensive non-enhancing parenchyma involving more than 30% of the gland. What is the CT Severity Index (CTSI) score and its associated mortality risk in this patient?
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