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Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Definition A pancreatic pseudocyst is a collection of tissue, fluid, debris, pancreatic enzymes, and blood that can develop after acute pancreatitis.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Pancreatic pseudocysts usually develop between one and four weeks after the onset of acute pancreatitis. They are often caused by a disruption of the pancreatic duct due the inflammation that occurs during pancreatitis. Risk factors for pancreatic pseudocyst are acute pancreatitis, abdominal trauma, and chronic pancreatitis.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Acute Pancreatitis
• Alcoholism
• Cholelithiasis
• Chronic Pancreatitis
• Pancreatic Abscess
Tests & Exams
• Abdominal CT Scan
• Abdominal MRI
• Abdominal Ultrasound
Other Topics
• Abdominal Mass
• Abdominal Pain
• Alcohol Use
• Bleeding
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Endoscope
• Fainting
• Fever
• Heartbeat Sensations
• Palpation
• Shock
Review Date : 12/29/2002
Reviewed By : Hebe Molmenti, M.D., Ph.D., Private Practice specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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