A 35-year-old male with a history of chronic alcohol use presented with abdominal pain and was diagnosed with pancreatitis accompanied by fluid collection around the pancreas. Initial treatment was conservative. However, follow-up imaging after six weeks revealed an 8 cm pancreatic pseudocyst. A cystogastrostomy was performed, and the patient was discharged on postoperative day 7 in good condition and is currently doing well.
Patient Profile:
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
History: Chronic alcohol consumption
Clinical Presentation:
Presented with abdominal pain.
Diagnosed with acute pancreatitis with fluid collection around the pancreas.
Initial Management:
Treated conservatively for acute pancreatitis.
Follow-Up Imaging:
Six weeks later, imaging revealed an 8 cm pancreatic pseudocyst.
Surgical Intervention:
Cystogastrostomy was performed to drain the pseudocyst.
Postoperative Course:
Patient was discharged on Postoperative Day 7.
Currently doing well.