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Outlandish pancreatic pseudocyst: A case report.

Vandana Tomey¹, Sudhir Tomey¹, Madhura A Choudhari-Joshi²

¹Department of Surgery, Datta Meghe Medical College and Shalinitai Meghe Hospital and Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

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Summary

Perinephric pseudocysts are rare and challenging to diagnose. This case demonstrates successful surgical management of a left perirenal pancreatic pseudocyst after thorough clinical evaluation and imaging.

Keywords:

Atypical pseudocyst distal pancreatectomy perirenal pancreatic pseudocyst

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Area of Science:

Urology
Gastroenterology
Radiology

Background:

Perinephric pseudocysts are uncommon renal-adjacent fluid collections.
These rare entities present diagnostic challenges due to their unusual location and potential for misdiagnosis.

Observation:

A 54-year-old male presented with a left perirenal pancreatic pseudocyst.
The clinical presentation and diagnostic imaging were crucial for identifying the pseudocyst.

Findings:

Accurate diagnosis was achieved through detailed patient history and comprehensive imaging studies.
The patient underwent successful definitive primary surgical treatment for the pseudocyst.

Implications:

This case underscores the diagnostic difficulties associated with perinephric pseudocysts.
Effective management relies on a combination of clinical acumen, advanced imaging, and surgical intervention.