Abstract:Pancreatic pseudocysts are often complications of acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis, secondary to pancreatic trauma or pancreatic duct obstruction. Computer tomography (CT) is the standard investigation for the diagnosis of pancreatic pseudocysts, but Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a better alternative for the detection and characterisation of this pathology. We present a case of a 43 year old male admitted with ascites who was investigated mainly by CT, both pre and post-operative, but also by … Show more
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