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Shruti Tewari1, A Sushma1, Rajeev Redkar1
1Department of Paediatric Surgery, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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Mediastinal pancreatic pseudocysts, rare collections of pancreatic fluid, can occur in children. This case highlights successful drainage of a mediastinal pancreatic pseudocyst in a 5-year-old using cystojejunostomy.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Pancreatic pseudocysts are localized collections of pancreatic secretions.
- These cysts are typically found in or around the pancreas.
- Extension into the mediastinum is an uncommon presentation.
Abstract:
Pancreatic pseudocysts are cystic cavities which are localized collection of pancreatic secretions, rich in amylase and other enzymes, present in and around pancreas, encased in a false epithelial lining of fibrous or reactive granulation tissue. Extension of a pancreatic pseudocyst into the mediastinum is rare. We are reporting a case of a 5-year-old child with mediastinal pancreatic pseudocyst which was successfully drained by cystojejunostomy.
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