- A collection of pancreatic secretions resulting from pancreatic duct leakage:
- Become encased in granulation tissue
- Occurs in approximately 5% of cases of acute pancreatitis
- Presentation may be:
- Asymptomatic
- Isolated pain
- Due to complications including bleeding, infection or rupture
- Rarely, pseudocysts can cause gastric outlet and/or biliary obstruction and thrombosis of splenic or portal veins
- About 50% will resolve spontaneously:
- Usually managed conservatively
- May require interventional management if symptomatic
