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Pancreatic pseudocyst natural history, complications and prognosis
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Natural History
Natural History
Complications
Complications
- A pancreatic abscess can develop if the pseudocyst becomes infected
- Rupture of the pseudocyst
- The pseudocyst may press down on (compress) nearby organs
- Abdominal bleeding
- Shock
Prognosis
Prognosis
The outcome is generally good with treatment.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun M.D., PhD.