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Pseudocystectomy: An unusual operation for an atypical pancreatic pseudocyst
Author(s) -
Cheung YueSun,
Lee KitFai,
Wong John,
Ng Wilson WingChi,
Chan MeiFung,
Chan ChiKing,
Lai Paul BoSan
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
surgical practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.109
H-Index - 10
eISSN - 1744-1633
pISSN - 1744-1625
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-1633.2007.00387.x
Subject(s) - medicine , pancreatic pseudocyst , pancreas , neoplasm , distal pancreatectomy , pancreatectomy , intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm , general surgery , radiology , pathology
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.