Open AccessMediastinal Extension of Pancreatic Pseudocyst: A Rare Pediatric Presentation
Author(s) -
Shruti Tewari,
A Sushma,
Rajeev Redkar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of indian association of pediatric surgeons
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.306
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 1998-3891
pISSN - 0971-9261
DOI - 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_226_19
Subject(s) - medicine , pancreatic pseudocyst , presentation (obstetrics) , mediastinum , pancreas , pancreatic enzymes , radiology , general surgery
Pancreatic pseudocysts are cystic cavities which are localized collection of pancreatic secretions, rich in amylase and other enzymes, present in and around pancreas, encased in a false epithelial lining of fibrous or reactive granulation tissue. Extension of a pancreatic pseudocyst into the mediastinum is rare. We are reporting a case of a 5-year-old child with mediastinal pancreatic pseudocyst which was successfully drained by cystojejunostomy.