Intrasplenic pseudocyst and ascites as complications of exacerbated chronic pancreatitis
1993
: 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.
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