Post-traumatic pseudocyst of the pancreas (abdominal radiograph)
Presentation
Blunt abdominal trauma 1 month ago.
Patient Data
Age: child
Gender: Male
X-ray
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Frontal
Notice the increased distance between stomach and transverse colon which means that the lesser sac is filled with material.
X-ray
Frontal
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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