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pancreatic pseudocyst - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

A pancreatic pseudocyst is a collection of tissue, fluid, debris, pancreatic enzymes, and blood that can develop after acute pancreatitis . ...
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pancreatic pseudocyst - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
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Causes of pancreatic pseudocyst (Source: MedLinePlus)
Pancreatic pseudocysts usually develop following an episode of severe acute pancreatitis. They often occur when the pancreatic ducts are disrupted by inflammation that occurs during pancreatitis. Risk factors for pancreatic pseudocyst are acute pancreatitis, abdominal trauma, and chronic pancreatitis . ...
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Symptoms of pancreatic pseudocyst (Source: MedLinePlus)
Persistent abdominal pain , may radiate to the back ; Abdominal mass ; Inability to eat. ...
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pancreatic pseudocyst - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
Treatment depends upon the size of the pseudocyst and whether it is causing symptoms. Many pseudocysts go away on their own. Pseudocysts must be allowed to mature for 6-8 weeks before surgery can be performed. Surgical methods include the following: Percutaneous drainage using a needle, usually under radiological (CT scan) guidance; Endoscopic -assisted drainage: uses an endoscope (a tube containing a camera and a light) to locate the pseudocyst; Surgical drainage of the pseudocyst into the stomach or small intestine. ...
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Further Reading on pancreatic pseudocyst
  • Pancreatitis - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Treatment of pancreatitis depends on whether you have a sudden ( acute ) attack of pancreatitis or you have had the condition for a ...may need surgery to widen a narrow pancreatic duct or to remove...

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