Pseudocystectomy: An unusual operation for an atypical pancreatic pseudocyst

Authors: Cheung, Yue-Sun¹; Lee, Kit-Fai¹; Wong, John¹; Ng, Wilson Wing-Chi¹; Chan, Mei-Fung²; Chan, Chi-King¹; Lai, Paul Bo-San¹

Source: Surgical Practice, Volume 12, Number 1, February 2008 , pp. 30-33(4)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Abstract:

Pancreatic pseudocyst is an amylase-rich peri-pancreatic fluid collection devoid of epithelial lining. Occasionally, it cannot be differentiated from cystic neoplasm of pancreas and resections are required. We report a case of pancreatic pseudocyst masquerading cystic neoplasm treated with distal pancreatectomy. The investigation strategy and management of cystic lesions of the pancreas are also discussed.

Keywords: distal pancreatectomy; pancreatic cyst; pancreatic pseudocyst; pancreatic resection

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-1633.2007.00387.x

Affiliations: 1: Departments of Surgery and 2: Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR.

Publication date: 2008-02-01