[Intrasplenic pseudocyst and ascites as complications of exacerbated chronic pancreatitis]

Autor: G, Basterra, A, Merino, J, Sádaba, C, Ayensa, R, Bengoa, R, Díaz de Otazu
Rok vydání: 1993
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Zdroj: Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas : organo oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Patologia Digestiva. 83(6)
ISSN: 1130-0108
Popis: A patient with chronic alcoholism displayed significant ascites and a splenic pseudocyst, after relapsing chronic pancreatitis. The pathogenic possibilities are commented. The break of pancreatic ducts, with extravasation of enzymes, that would reach adjacent structures, is a common mechanism to both complications. The authors suggest aspirative puncture for the definitive diagnosis, following splenectomy and distal pancreatectomy as the safest treatment.
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