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BASICS
Description
- Cystic collection of fluid with high content of pancreatic enzymes surrounded by a wall of fibrous tissue lacking a true epithelial lining
- Localized in parenchyma of pancreas or adjacent abdominal spaces (lesser peritoneal sac)
- Requires 4–6 wk to form from onset of acute pancreatitis
Etiology
- Ethanol abuse accounts for 70–80% cases.
- Other causes include trauma, biliary tract disease, hypertriglyceridemia, and recent surgery.
- Average age at diagnosis 45 yr
- Men > women
- Complication in 5–16% of acute pancreatitis; 20–40% of chronic pancreatitis
ALERT:
Pediatric Considerations
- >60% result from blunt trauma.
- Usually can palpate a mass
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