Idiopathic giant pancreatic pseudocyst presenting in emergency with abdominal compartment syndrome and intestinal occlusion: Case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Highlights Idiopathic giant pancreatic pseudocyst (IGPP) is a rare pancreatic disease. Diagnosis of IGPP in emergency [ [1] , [2] , [3] , [4] , [5] , [6] , [7] , [8] , [9] , [10] , [11] , [12] , [13] , [14] , [15] , [16] , [17] , [18] , [19] ] is a challenge because of its rarity, the absence of history of pancreatitis and specific symptoms and signs. IGPP may cause intestinal obstruction, intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome requiring a decompressive laparotomy. Distal pancreaticosplenectomy may be the correct treatment of undiagnosed IGPP if there is suspicion or inability to exclude a malignant cystic pancreatic neoplasm.

Giant Hemorrhagic Pancreatic Pseudocyst: A Case Report and Guidelines for Care

“…Finally, pancreatic pseudocysts are described in the literature, based on their sizes, ranging from those as small as <2 cm, medium-sized (2-6 cm), large (>6 cm), to giant ones (≥10 cm) based on the major diameter [6]. A 30-year-old male who presented with epigastric abdominal pain was admitted to the ED for evaluation.…”