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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 14, 2007; 13(34): 4655-4657
Published online Sep 14, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i34.4655
Published online Sep 14, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i34.4655
Multiple intrahepatic pseudocysts in acute pancreatitis
David Casado, Luis Sabater, Julio Calvete, Salvador Lledo, Department of Surgery, Liver, Biliary and Pancreatic Unit, University of Valencia, Spain
Empar Mayordomo, Department of Pathology, University of Valencia, Spain
Luis Aparisi, Laboratory of Pancreatic Function, Hospital Clinic, University of Valencia, Spain
Juan Sastre, Department of Physiology, University of Valencia, Spain
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: Luis Sabater, MD, PhD, Department of Surgery, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Avda. Blasco Ibáñez, 17, 46010-Valencia, Spain. luis_sabater@hotmail.com
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Received: April 3, 2007
Revised: May 2, 2007
Accepted: May 12, 2007
Published online: September 14, 2007
Revised: May 2, 2007
Accepted: May 12, 2007
Published online: September 14, 2007
Abstract
Liver pseudocysts are a very rare complication in acute pancreatitis with only a few cases previously described. The lack of experience and literature on this condition leads to difficulties in the differential diagnosis and management. We report herein a case of acute pancreatitis who developed multiple intrahepatic pseudocysts. After complete imaging evaluation, the diagnosis was still unclear and the patient was operated on. The presence of liver lesions in patients with acute pancreatitis should raise the possibility of intrahepatic pseudocysts.