Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Definition
- Pancreatic or peripancreatic cystic lesion formed by resorption of fat necrosis
Diagnostic Criteria
- Located in or adjacent to the pancreas
- Lacks epithelial lining
- Wall may range from granulation tissue to fibrosis
Robert V Rouse MD
Department of Pathology
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford CA 94305-5342
Original posting: February 28, 2008
Last update: April 25, 2009
