Definition A collection of tissue, fluid, debris, pancreatic enzymes, and blood that develops after acute pancreatitis . Causes, Incidence and Risk Factors Pancreatic pseudocysts develop between 1 and 4 weeks after the onset of acute pancreatitis , often disrupting the pancreatic ducts. The cause is unknown.
Risk factors are acute pancreatitis, abdominal trauma, and chronic pancreatitis .
The incidence is 1 out of 1000 people. The probable outcome is good with treatment. A pancreatic abscess can develop. Calling Your Health Care Provider Call your health care provider if persistent abdominal pain develops. There is no known way to prevent this disorder.