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. There is no known way to prevent this disorder. All Rights Reserved. All rights reserved. The information contained above is intended for general reference purposes only.