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Pancreatic pseudocyst natural history, complications and prognosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun M.D., PhD.

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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

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