Pancreatic pseudocyst
| Pancreatic pseudocyst | |
|---|---|
| A pancreatic pseudocyst as seen on CT | |
| Specialty | Gastroenterology |
| Symptoms | Abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting and lack of appetite |
| Complications | Infection, hemorrhage, obstruction |
| Causes | Pancreatitis (chronic), Pancreatic neoplasm |
| Diagnostic method | Cyst fluid analysis |
| Differential diagnosis | Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm |
| Treatment | Cystogastrostomy |
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, although in children they frequently occur following abdominal trauma. Pancreatic pseudocysts account for approximately 75% of all pancreatic masses.