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Pancreatic phlegmon. Clinical features and course.

C F Sostre, J G Flournoy, J G Bova

    Digestive Diseases and Sciences
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pancreatic phlegmon, a distinct clinical entity, often presents similarly to pancreatic abscess. Early CT-guided aspiration is key for diagnosis, with most cases resolving spontaneously without surgery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Radiology
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Pancreatic phlegmon is a clinical and radiological entity.
    • Differentiating phlegmon from abscess is challenging.
    • Acute pancreatitis management requires accurate diagnosis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the clinical course of pancreatic phlegmon with pancreatic abscess and controls.
    • To evaluate diagnostic and management strategies for pancreatic phlegmon.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 19 patients with pancreatic phlegmon diagnosed by CT.
    • Comparison with 8 patients with pancreatic abscess and control groups.
    • Assessment of clinical criteria, laboratory data, and management.

    Main Results:

    • Phlegmon patients showed higher severity, longer fever, pain, and leukocytosis than controls without CT.
    • No significant clinical differences between phlegmon and abscess groups, though abscess had longer hospital stays.
    • CT-guided percutaneous aspiration differentiated phlegmon from abscess in most cases.
    • Phlegmon complications were rare, with spontaneous resolution being common.

    Conclusions:

    • Pancreatic phlegmon is a distinct entity, often clinically indistinguishable from abscess.
    • CT-guided percutaneous aspiration is the preferred diagnostic method.
    • Non-surgical management is typical unless complications occur; further studies on TPN and antibiotics are needed.

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