A Case of Perinephric Pancreatic Pseudocyst Secondary to Pancreatitis

ABSTRACT Pancreatic pseudocyst is a rare complication of pancreatitis, characterized by an abnormal connection between the pancreas and the renal system. We present a case of a 42‐year‐old male who developed a pancreatic pseudocyst secondary to severe acute pancreatitis. The patient presented with a...

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Main Authors: Mallick Muhammad Zohaib Uddin, Wasim Ahmed Memon, Minaa Shahid, Hatem Eltaly, Saba Akram, Safna Naozer Virji, Muhammad Nadeem Ahmad, Naila Nadeem, Faheemullah Khan, Uffan Zafar
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-06-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70537
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Summary:ABSTRACT Pancreatic pseudocyst is a rare complication of pancreatitis, characterized by an abnormal connection between the pancreas and the renal system. We present a case of a 42‐year‐old male who developed a pancreatic pseudocyst secondary to severe acute pancreatitis. The patient presented with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and weight loss. Imaging studies revealed chronic pancreatitis, pseudocyst, and a fistulous tract between the pancreas and the left kidney. Management included surgical intervention, nutritional support, and medical treatment. The patient presented a month later with a post‐operative infection of the pseudocyst for which a percutaneous drainage catheter was placed under ultrasound guidance. Subsequently, he showed improvement in symptoms and laboratory parameters and was discharged in a stable condition. This case underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing complex pancreatic pseudocysts, especially those with renal involvement, to prevent complications and to optimize outcomes.
ISSN:2050-0904