Overview
Definition
Collection of fluid and necrotic tissue enclosed by a wall of fibrous tissue, following pancreatitis.
Epidemiology
Varies globally. Often age and lifestyle dependent.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Acute or chronic pancreatitis.
Clinical Symptoms
- Persistent abdominal pain
- palpable epigastric mass
- early satiety.
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- CT Abdomen.
Management
- Observation
- Endoscopic transmural drainage.
Complications
- Rupture
- infection
- bleeding.