A pancreatic pseudocyst is a sac filled with fluid which develops adjacent to or inside the pancreas due to damage or inflammation. It is lined with scar tissue as opposed to an epithelial layer like true cysts. Pseudocysts are of a fixed length of between 1cm to over 10cm and are most frequently formed after an acute pancreatitis episode.
The symptoms are normally seen a few weeks following pancreatitis or abdominal trauma. They may include:
Pseudocysts arise when the digestive enzymes leak through the ruptured pancreas and cause irritation on the tissue. Common causes are:
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ICD-10 code of pancreatic pseudocyst is K86.3.
Imaginings like ultrasound, CT scan or MRI are used to diagnose it based on the visualization of the cyst and its presence, size, and location.
Simple, asymptomatic pseudocysts can also subside or be self-limiting, however, bigger or symptomatic ones usually need an intervention.
Treatment that is advised includes drainage when large cysts (about 5 cm or bigger) produce pain, result in infections, or cause complications.
Yes. Minimally invasive, low-risk endoscopic drainage entails the use of a scope to establish an internal drain between the cyst and the stomach or intestine.
Follow a low-fat diet, eliminate alcohol and fried foods, and focus on meals that are easily digested to avoid stimulation of the pancreas.
Endoscopic or percutaneous drainage can normalize the condition, with the majority of patients recovering after 1-2 weeks.
Yes. They can recur, particularly in cases where the underlying cause, such as pancreatitis, persists and is not fully treated.
The amount of referrals involved in each insurance plan differs. Verify your plan details or call us to identify whether you require a referral.
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