Accumulation of pancreatic fluid and necrotic debris confined by the retroperitoneum
pseudocyst
Pancreatic pseudocyst occurs in an
attempt to wall of the pancreatic secretion to prevent further tissue damage
Pseudocyst contain
high amounts of amylase, lipase and trypsin
Common cause
Pancreatic pseudocyst is mostly in the
tail
The pancreas is located within the ________ space of the retroperitoneal
anterior-pararenal
*When the exudative fluid extravasates from the pancreas it fills this space
After disruption of the parietal peritoneum, overlying the anterior border of the pancreas, fluid enters the
lesser peritoneal sac
In children, the most common reason is
abdominal trauma