Pancreatic Pseudocysts

Abstract

An interdisciplinary approach is best suited for the safe and effective stage-specific treatment of pancreatic pseudocysts. The different interventional techniques that are currently available have yet to be compared directly in randomized trials.

Unusual presentation of a massive pseudo pancreatic cyst

“…The sensitivity of ultrasound in the detection of pancreatic pseudocysts is 75 to 90% [2]. Computerized tomography (CT) is the imaging method of choice with 82% to 100% sensitivity and 98% specificity (2,4). In this patient, the diagnosis of pseudo cyst was finally confirmed by CT. Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is useful to distinguish acute fluid collections from pancreatic abscess and acute pancreatic pseudocyst.…”

“…Among these, abdominal ultrasonography is an important initial investigation [4] as seen in this patient. The sensitivity of ultrasound in the detection of pancreatic pseudocysts is 75 to 90% [2].…”

“…The prevalence of pancreatic pseudocysts in acute pancreatitis has been reported to range from 6% to 18.5% [4]. The prevalence of pseudocysts in chronic pancreatitis is 20% to 40% [4].…”

“…The prevalence of pseudocysts in chronic pancreatitis is 20% to 40% [4]. Pancreatic pseudocysts are most commonly seen in alcoholic chronic pancreatitis (70% to 78%) [4].…”

“…Pancreatic pseudocysts are most commonly seen in alcoholic chronic pancreatitis (70% to 78%) [4]. The second highest incidence is in idiopathic chronic pancreatitis (6% to 16%) followed by biliary pancreatitis (6% to 80%) [4].…”