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Pancreatic Pseudocyst

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Pancreatic Pseudocyst

  • See Also
  1. Pancreatic Cyst
  2. Acute Pancreatitis
  • Pathophysiology
  1. Develops over 1-4 weeks following Acute Pancreatitis
  • Symptoms
  1. Abdominal Pain
  • Signs
  1. Tender upper abdominal mass
  • Radiology
  1. Right upper quadrant Ultrasound
  2. CT Abdomen
  • Management
  1. Supportive therapy
  2. CT-guided needle aspiration and drainage Indications
    1. No resolution in 6 weeks
  3. Surgical drainage or resection Indications
    1. Expanding pseudocyst
    2. Pancreatic Hemorrhage or rupture
    3. Pancreatic Abscess formation