Pancreatic pseudocyst
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A pancreatic pseudocyst is a circumscribed collection of fluid rich in pancreatic enzymes, blood, and non-necrotic tissue, typically located in the lesser sac of the abdomen. Pancreatic pseudocysts are usually complications of pancreatitis,[5] although in children they frequently occur following abdominal trauma. Pancreatic pseudocysts account for approximately 75% of all pancreatic masses.[6]
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Pancreatic pseudocyst | |
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A pancreatic pseudocyst as seen on CT | |
Specialty | Gastroenterology |
Symptoms | Abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting and lack of appetite[1] |
Complications | Infection, hemorrhage, obstruction |
Causes | Pancreatitis (chronic), Pancreatic neoplasm [2] |
Diagnostic method | Cyst fluid analysis[3] |
Differential diagnosis | Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm |
Treatment | Cystogastrostomy[4] |
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