Post-traumatic pseudocyst of the pancreas (abdominal radiograph)

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Blunt abdominal trauma 1 month ago.

Patient Data

Age: child
Gender: Male

Notice the increased distance between stomach and transverse colon which means that the lesser sac is filled with material.

Same child after drainage of the pseudo-cyst.

Case Discussion

Pancreatic pseudocysts are common sequela of acute pancreatitis, and the most common of cystic lesion of the pancreas. Pseudocysts are fluid filled oval or round collection with a relatively thick wall. They can be multiple and are most commonly located in the pancreatic bed.

A case of Prof. Saeed Rad, Tabriz, Iran.

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