Pancreatic pseudocyst in children

Trivial injury with devastating complication—A case of pediatric pancreatic pseudocyst

“…In children, the majority of abdominal injuries stem from blunt trauma, which can result in acute pancreatitis, leading to a pseudocyst 2,5 . However, pancreatic pseudocysts (PPs) are quite rare in the pediatric population, and trauma is the most common etiology 6 . Etiology of PP significantly influences the strategy of intervention in some studies, with PP from nontraumatic etiology most likely needing surgical interventions and traumatic PP resolving from noninvasive procedures 3 .…”

“… 2 , 5 However, pancreatic pseudocysts (PPs) are quite rare in the pediatric population, and trauma is the most common etiology. 6 Etiology of PP significantly influences the strategy of intervention in some studies, with PP from nontraumatic etiology most likely needing surgical interventions and traumatic PP resolving from noninvasive procedures. 3 Our patient had PP of traumatic etiology, but due to the massive size of the cyst, surgical intervention was performed after initial external drainage.…”

A Rare Cause of Acute Hepatopancreatitis in a Nepalese Teen

“…Although, the available studies regarding antibiotic therapy are inconclusive, in those with AP secondary to Salmonella infection, aggressive use of antibiotics with supportive measures has yielded good results. Of these, in less than 5%, other complications may ensue that include recurrent pancreatitis, pancreatic pseudocysts (PPCs), pancreatic necrosis, and hemorrhagic pancreatitis [17].…”

Pancreatic pseudocyst as a cause for gastric outlet obstruction

“…Pancreatic pseudocysts (PP) are fluid‐filled sacs that contain pancreatic enzymes and are encapsulated by a non‐epithelialized wall of fibrous tissue 1 . PP are the most common lesions of the pancreas with an overall prevalence of 0.5–1 in 100,000 adults per year, but rather rare in the pediatric population 1,2 . The commonest cause of PP in children is trauma, whereas in adults the causes can be pancreatitis, usually from alcohol, and gallstones 2 .…”

“…PP are the most common lesions of the pancreas with an overall prevalence of 0.5–1 in 100,000 adults per year, but rather rare in the pediatric population 1,2 . The commonest cause of PP in children is trauma, whereas in adults the causes can be pancreatitis, usually from alcohol, and gallstones 2 . They are commonly asymptomatic but can cause abdominal pain, early satiety, and vomiting from the pressure effect depending on their site and size 3 .…”