title: [Pseudocysts of the pancreas simulating a renal lesion. Apropos of 2 cases].
abstract: The authors report two cases of pancreatic pseudocysts simulating a left renal pathology. Although arteriography and sonography may visualize a cyst, the key to the diagnosis is the high amylase content of the fluid collected by translumbar puncture of the pseudocyst. Correct conservative treatment implies a precise preoperative diagnosis, as abdominal exploration is apt to be confusing and often leads to the performance of an unnecessary nephrectomy.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D010181:Pancreatic Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010192:Pancreatic Pseudocyst / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Faux kystes du pancréas simulant une lésion rénale. A propos de deux observations.