Pancreatic pseudocysts are collections of leaked pancreatic fluids. They may form next to the pancreas during pancreatitis. Having gallstones and drinking a lot of alcohol are the 2 most common causes of pancreatitis. Most people with pseudocysts will have stomach pain, vomiting, and other symptoms of pancreatitis.

How do you treat a pancreatic pseudocyst?

Treatments of pancreatic pseudocysts include conservative treatment (watchful monitoring), surgical drainage, which can be performed through a standard cut (open surgical drainage) or by key-hole surgery (laparoscopic surgical drainage), or endoscopic drainage.

Why does Pseudocyst cause pancreatitis?

Pseudocysts form when the cells of the pancreas become inflamed or are injured and pancreatic enzymes start to leak. Leaking of the enzymes harms the tissue of the pancreas. Pancreatic pseudocysts may start after an episode of sudden (acute) pancreatitis. People with chronic pancreatitis can also get pseudocysts.