Ruptured pseudocyst of pancreas presenting with paraplegia: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Acute pancreatitis is recognised to cause both local and extra pancreatic systemic complications. Sequelae like pseudocyst of the pancreas can further be complicated by infection, intracystic haemorrhage and rupture with high mortality and morbidity. Extra pancreatic manifestations include alterations in blood coagulation factors and pro-thrombotic tendencies.


METHODS
We report an atypical presentation of intracystic haemorrhage and rupture of a pancreatic pseudocyst into the peritoneal cavity, presenting with acute onset paraplegia.


CONCLUSIONS
Considering the serious consequences of this pathology, high index of suspicion, early identification and management of pancreatic pseudocyst is paramount in reducing morbidity and mortality.
Soumian
Soni
S
Department of Surgery, Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham B75 7RR, UK.
Manimaran
Natarajan
N
Jones
Bruce
B