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Pancreatic Abscess

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Pancreatic Abscess

  • Pathophysiology
  1. Complication of Acute Pancreatitis
  • Associated Conditions
  1. Pancreatic Phlegmon
  2. Pancreatic Pseudocyst
  • Etiology
  1. Escherichia coli (most common cause)
  • Signs
  1. Rapid deterioration following Acute Pancreatitis
  2. Fever
  3. Ileus
  • Labs
  1. Complete Blood Count (CBC)
    1. Leukocytosis
  • Diagnosis
  1. CT-guided needle aspiration
  • Management
  1. Surgical drainage of abscess
  2. Antibiotics