Pancreatic pseudocyst (General Surgery EOR - Smarty PANCE) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Pancreatic pseudocyst (General Surgery EOR - Smarty PANCE) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is a pancreatic pseudocyst? Encapsulated collection of pancreatic fluid What makes it a "pseudo" cyst? Wall is formed by inflammatory fibrosis, NOT epithelial cell lining What is the incidence of a pancreatic pseudocyst? 1 in 10 after alcoholic pancreatitis What are the associated risk factors for a pancreatic pseudocyst? Acute pancreatitis chronic pancreatitis from alcohol What is the most common cause of pancreatic pseudocyst in the United States? Chronic alcoholic pancreatitis What are the symptoms of a pancreatic pseudocyst? Epigastric pain/mass Emesis Mild fever Weight loss Note: Should be suspected when a patient with acute pancreatitis fails to resolve pain What are the signs of a pancreatic pseudocyst? Palpable epigastric mass, tender epigastrium, ileus What lab tests should be performed for the evaluation of a pancreatic pseudocyst? Amylase/lipase Bilirubin CBC What are the diagnostic findings associated with a pancreatic pseudocyst? Lab—High amylase, leukocytosis, high bilirubin (if there is obstruction) U/S—Fluid-filled mass CT—Fluid-filled mass, good for showing multip