Mediastinal Extension of Pancreatic Pseudocyst: A Rare Pediatric Presentation.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Tewari, Shruti; Sushma, A; Redkar, Rajeev
- Source
- Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons. Jan/Feb2021, Vol. 26 Issue 1, p44-47. 4p.
- Subject
- *MEDIASTINUM
*PANCREATIC cysts
*RARE diseases
- Language
- ISSN
- 0971-9261
Pancreatic pseudocysts are cystic cavities which are localized collection of pancreatic secretions, rich in amylase and other enzymes, present in and around pancreas, encased in a false epithelial lining of fibrous or reactive granulation tissue. Extension of a pancreatic pseudocyst into the mediastinum is rare. We are reporting a case of a 5-year-old child with mediastinal pancreatic pseudocyst which was successfully drained by cystojejunostomy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]