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Congenital pancreatic pseudocyst: report of two cases

M O Kurrer1, J L Ternberg, J C Langer

  • 1Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|November 1, 1996
PubMed

Insights

Pancreatic pseudocysts, rare in newborns, were successfully diagnosed prenatally and treated surgically. These cases highlight the possibility of fetal pancreatic pseudocysts and effective neonatal management.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Pancreatic pseudocysts are uncommon in neonates.
  • Prenatal diagnosis of pancreatic pseudocysts has not been previously documented.

Observation:

  • Two neonates presented with histologically confirmed pancreatic pseudocysts.
  • Prenatal ultrasonography detected the pseudocysts before birth.

Findings:

  • Surgical interventions included external marsupialization with internal drainage and complete excision.
  • Both neonate patients achieved favorable outcomes following surgical management.

Implications:

  • This study establishes the occurrence of fetal and neonatal pancreatic pseudocysts.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the unclear etiology of these congenital lesions.

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