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Pancreatic pseudocyst is a condition that leads to the formation of a collection of tissues and fluid in the pancreas. The condition is termed ‘pseudo’ since pseudocysts look like cysts but differ from true cysts.
A pancreatic pseudocyst is not generally considered a dangerous condition unless it ruptures. A ruptured pseudocyst is a life-threatening condition.
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Signs and symptoms of pancreatic pseudocyst may include:
However, a ruptured cyst presents different symptoms, which include:
The most common pseudocyst is a painful, serious inflammatory condition called pancreatitis. Here are more details about pancreatitis:
Pancreatic Pseudocyst Treatment varies from person to person, depending on the condition.
Most commonly, pseudocysts get better and go away on their own.
CT scan is done to monitor the pseudocyst, used generally In the case of a small pseudocyst that does not lead to major symptoms.
However, if a pseudocyst is large or causes pain, it might require surgical Pancreatic Pseudocyst treatment.
Endoscopy is a minimally invasive method performed by either a radiologist or a gastroenterologist. A radiologist can drain the cyst by inserting a needle guided by CT scan results.
A gastroenterologist can drain by creating a small opening between the stomach and the pseudocyst or placing a stent in the pancreas through the endoscope.
Surgery of pseudocysts takes place by making a connection between the pseudocyst and a nearby organ. This helps in the draining of the pseudocyst through that organ. The link may be with either the small intestine or the stomach depending upon the position of the pseudocyst. However, in some cases, the surgery is carried out laparoscopically.
If not treated on time, pseudocysts can cause severe health complications; they can be life-threatening in some situations. Post complications are:
Pancreatic pseudocysts can be diagnosed using the following procedures:
The best way to prevent any health condition is to have a healthy lifestyle. Here is how you can attain a healthy life:
To prevent Pancreatic pseudocyst, you first need to prevent pancreatitis. Here are some of the secondary preventions for pseudocysts:
People who have the following conditions can develop pseudocysts:
The prognosis is usually unharmful until the pseudocyst ruptures. Surgeries are minimally invasive and have a high recovery rate.
A pseudocyst is developed if pancreatitis and gallbladder stone is not properly managed. The symptoms may go and come back. You can also feel frustrated and depressed, as it may hamper your daily life activities.
Pathophysiology of pseudocyst includes:
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