title: Spontaneous rupture of pancreatic pseudocyst.
abstract: Pseudocyst formation is a recognized complication after pancreatitis in any age group. A case of pancreatic pseudocyst and its spontaneous rupture leading to haemorrhage and shock is reported. Prompt management saved the life of the child.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, Combined Military Hospital, Gujranwala.
authors.forename: Muhammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Afzal
authors.forename: Syed Ghulam
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Ghous
authors.forename: Khalid
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Siddiq
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010192:Pancreatic Pseudocyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D014463:Ultrasonography