Pancreatic pseudocyst (patient information)

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What is Pancreatic pseudocyst?

A pancreatic pseudocyst is a fluid-filled sac in the abdomen, which may also contain tissue from the pancreas, pancreatic enzymes, and blood.

What are the symptoms of Pancreatic pseudocyst?

Symptoms can occur within days to months after an attack of pancreatitis, and include:

• Bloating of the abdomen
• Constant pain or deep ache in the abdomen, which may also be felt in the back
• Difficulty eating and digesting food

How to know you have Pancreatic pseudocyst?

The health care provider may palpate your abdomen to feel for a pseudocyst, which feels like a mass in the middle or left upper abdomen.

Tests that may help diagnose pancreatic pseudocyst include:

• Abdominal CT scan
• Abdominal MRI
• Abdominal ultrasound

When to seek urgent medical care

Rupture of the pseudocyst is an emergency situation. Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you develop symptoms of bleeding or shock, such as:

• Fainting
• Fever and chills
• Rapid heartbeat
• Severe abdominal pain

Where to find medical care for Pancreatic pseudocyst

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