title: [Intrasplenic pseudocyst and ascites as complications of exacerbated chronic pancreatitis].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital de Txagorritxu, Facultad de Medicina del País Vasco, Vitoria.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Basterra
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Merino
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sádaba
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ayensa
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bengoa
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Díaz de Otazu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003560:Cysts / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000150:complications*; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*
vernacular_title: Pseudoquiste intraesplénico y ascitis como complicaciones de una pancreatitis crónica reagudizada.