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[Post-traumatic pancreatic pseudocyst in children]
G M Fleischer1, P Rosenthal, U Störl
1Chirurgischen Klinik, Bezirkskrankenhauses Plauen.
Kinderarztliche Praxis
|March 1, 1990
Insights
A rapidly growing pancreatic pseudocyst in a six-year-old girl required surgical intervention. Cystogastrostomy was performed, guided by crucial sonographic imaging, to address the posttraumatic condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Pancreatic pseudocysts can occur following trauma in children.
- Rapid growth necessitates timely intervention to prevent complications.
Observation:
- A six-year-old female presented with a posttraumatic pancreatic pseudocyst.
- The pseudocyst exhibited rapid growth, indicating a need for surgical management.
Findings:
- Sonographic imaging was the key diagnostic tool for evaluating the pseudocyst.
- Surgical intervention via cystogastrostomy was successfully performed.
Implications:
- Early detection and surgical management are vital for pediatric pancreatic pseudocysts.
- Ultrasound plays a critical role in guiding treatment decisions for traumatic pancreatic injuries.
Abstract:
This is a report on a posttraumatic pancreas-pseudocyst of a six year old girl. The fast grow of this pancreatic pseudocyst demanded the surgical intervention in form of the cystogastrostomia. The most important factor for the decision for the operation was the sonographic imagic.