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[Pancreatic pseudocyst in children: about 7 cases]
Hind Cherrabi1, Hind Aboueljaoud1, Abdoulaye Diallo Harouna1
1Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique, Hôpital Mère Enfant, CHU Hassan II, Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie de Fès, Université Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Fès, Maroc.
The Pan African Medical Journal
|June 22, 2019
Summary
Pediatric pancreatic pseudocysts, rare collections of pancreatic juice, often follow abdominal trauma. Surgical intervention, including internal or external bypass, is frequently required for treatment.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
Background:
- Pancreatic pseudocysts are uncommon benign conditions, particularly in children, characterized by pancreatic juice collections without epithelial lining.
- They represent the most frequent type of pancreatic cystic lesions, often resulting from pancreatitis, trauma, or ductal obstruction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and management of pancreatic pseudocysts in a pediatric cohort.
- To highlight the diagnostic role of imaging modalities in pediatric pancreatic pseudocysts.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study of 7 pediatric patients diagnosed with pancreatic pseudocysts between January 2005 and December 2016.
- Data collection included medical records focusing on clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, CT scan), and surgical interventions.
Main Results:
- All 7 patients were male, with an average age of 6.6 years.
- Abdominal trauma was noted in 4 cases; common symptoms included abdominal pain, vomiting, and altered transit.
- Imaging confirmed the diagnosis, and 6 patients underwent surgery, with 4 receiving internal bypass (gastro-cystic anastomosis) and 2 external bypass.
Conclusions:
- Pancreatic pseudocysts are rare in children but represent the majority of pancreatic cystic lesions.
- Prompt diagnosis via imaging is crucial for effective management, which may involve surgical intervention.
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