[A case of intrahepatic pseudocyst complicating acute pancreatitis].
Although most of pseudocysts as one of complications of pancreatitis occur primarily within the pancreas, the extrapancreatic locations of pseudocysts, especially in the liver, are rare events. With advanced technology of imaging studies including abdominal computed tomography, ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging, their frequency seems to be increasing. We report here a case of left intrahepatic pancreatic pseudocyst following acute pancreatitis. Percutaneous puncture revealed a high level of amylase and lipase in the collection, confirming the diagnosis of intrahepatic pseudocyst. Symptomatic intrahepatic pseudocysts can be managed surgically, transcutaneously or endoscopically, and asymptomatic intrahepatic pseudocysts can be treated conservatively. We report this case with a review of literature.
Yi
Chae Yong
CY
Department of Internal Medicine, Good Sam Sun Hospital, Busan, Korea. choanae@naver.com
Na
Gyoung Jun
GJ
Baek
Hyun Choul
HC
Kim
Jeong Hoon
JH
Bae
Sang Hun
SH
Kim
Dong Hyun
DH
Je
In Soo
IS
Kwon
Byoung Pyo
BP
D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010192:Pancreatic Pseudocyst / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D019512:Pancreatitis, Alcoholic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography