Pancreatic pseudocyst

Pancreatic pseudocyst
A pancreatic pseudocyst as seen on CT
SpecialtyGastroenterology Edit this on Wikidata
SymptomsAbdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting and lack of appetite[1]
ComplicationsInfection, hemorrhage, obstruction
CausesPancreatitis (chronic), Pancreatic neoplasm [2]
Diagnostic methodCyst fluid analysis[3]
Differential diagnosisIntraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
TreatmentCystogastrostomy[4]

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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  5. ^ Habashi S, Draganov PV (January 2009). "Pancreatic pseudocyst". World J. Gastroenterol. 15 (1): 38–47. doi:10.3748/wjg.15.38. PMC 2653285. PMID 19115466.
  6. ^ Beger, Hans G.; Buchler, Markus; Kozarek, Richard; Lerch, Markus; Neoptolemos, John P.; Warshaw, Andrew; Whitcomb, David; Shiratori, Keiko (2009-01-26). The Pancreas: An Integrated Textbook of Basic Science, Medicine, and Surgery. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9781444300130.