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Peripancreatic fluid collections: vascular structures masquerading as pseudocysts.

M F Levin1, A D Vellet, D B Bach

  • 1Department of Diagnostic, Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, University of Western Ontario, London.

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal = Journal L'Association Canadienne Des Radiologistes
|August 1, 1992
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Misdiagnosing splanchnic arterial aneurysms as pseudocysts is common. Utilizing color-duplex ultrasound during initial examinations is crucial for accurate diagnosis of peripancreatic masses, preventing harmful interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Peripancreatic masses with anechoic components are often misdiagnosed.
  • Splanchnic arterial aneurysms and tortuous splenic vessels can present as peripancreatic masses.
  • Misinterpretation can lead to inappropriate interventions like biopsies or surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges in identifying splanchnic arterial aneurysms.
  • To emphasize the importance of specific ultrasound techniques for accurate diagnosis.
  • To prevent misdiagnosis of vascular abnormalities as simple or complex fluid collections.

Main Methods:

  • Real-time ultrasonography (US) for initial imaging of peripancreatic masses.
  • Color-flow Doppler and pulsed Doppler US for suspected vascular abnormalities.

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  • Review of cases involving splanchnic arterial aneurysms and tortuous splenic vessels.

    • Main Results:

    • Six patients presented with peripancreatic masses; five had splanchnic arterial aneurysms, one had a tortuous splenic vessel.
    • Initial ultrasonography (US) with anechoic components led to misdiagnosis as pseudocysts in all cases.
    • Color-duplex Doppler US correctly identified pseudoaneurysms in two patients where vascular abnormality was suspected.
    • In four patients, pseudoaneurysm was not considered until further investigations.

    Conclusions:

    • Color-duplex ultrasound evaluation of all peripancreatic fluid collections is essential during the initial US examination.
    • Early identification of aneurysms or pseudoaneurysms prevents misinterpretation and avoids potentially disastrous interventions.
    • Accurate diagnosis through advanced US techniques is critical for appropriate patient management.