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- A pseudocyst is not a true cyst (fluid-filled sac lined by single layer of epithelial cells) but often forms after injury to an organ -- in this case the pancreas -- and is surrounded by fibrous tissue (thick, scarlike tissue) filled with pancreatic debris, enzymes, blood, and fluids. This type of cyst often forms after a bout of acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, and abdominal trauma.
- Pancreatic Pseudocysts may cause abdominal pain radiating to
the mid back. They may become infected or lead to the
formation of an abscess. They may rupture or
hemorrhage into the abdomen and cause shock. Finally,
they may form scar tissue that attached itself to
surrounding tissue (adhesions) and other organs.
- The pseudocyst can be felt as a palpable abdominal mass and seen with abdominal CAT scan or Ultrasound.
- If symptoms are severe, or any of the complications mentioned above occur, the pseudocyst may need to be drained or removed.
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