Acute pancreatitis in children: CT findings of intra- and extrapancreatic fluid collections.

Abstract

Intrapancreatic fluid collections are rare in children with pancreatitis. Extrapancreatic fluid collections tend to be extensive, but most diminish spontaneously.

Greater and Lesser Omenta: Normal Anatomy and Pathologic Processes

“…Because the pancreas does not have a welldefined fibrous capsule, the inflammatory process may spread into the adjacent tissue through a thin layer of the surrounding connective tissue (28). The inflammatory fluid initially accumulates in the lesser sac.…”

Pathological Case of the Month: Sudden Death in a Child as a Result of Pancreatitis During Valproic Acid Therapy

“…Although pancreatitis is an uncommon cause of abdominal pain in children, trauma and drugs are currently felt to be the most common etiologies [2,26]. Hemorrhagic pancreatitis is the most lethal form of pancreatic in£ammation, and accurate early diagnosis allows an early introduction of appropriate life-saving therapy.…”

Can ultrasound predict the severity of acute pancreatitis early by observing acute fluid collection

“…As soon as the pancreatic fluid and exudate enter the retroperitoneal space, they spread freely under tension, extending downward through the lateral part of the retroperitoneal space toward the iliac fossa and upward to the undersurface of the diaphragm and mensenteries involved [21][22][23][24] . AFC is quite common in acute pancreatitis [25] , while more than 50% can resolve spontaneously, only part of them will develop into local complications, which include necrosis, abscess and pseudocyst formation into or around the pancreas [7] . Once local complications ensue, the onset of severe acute pancreatitis is established [4] .…”