Pancreatic pseudocysts involving the spleen.
Pancreatic pseudocyst involving the splenic parenchyma itself is an unusual complication of pancreatitis. The diagnosis is best established by arteriography, isotopic studies, and sonography. Once confirmed, surgical intervention is mandatory because of the danger of secondary hemorrhage.
D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010181:Pancreatic Cyst / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging