Pancreatic panniculitis
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Pancreatic panniculitis is a skin condition most commonly associated with pancreatic carcinoma, and more rarely with anatomic pancreatic abnormalities, pseudocyst
s, or drug-induced pancreatitis.
Pseudocyst
Pseudocysts are like cysts, but lack epithelial or endothelial cells. Initial management consists of general supportive care. Symptoms and complications caused by pseudocysts require surgery. CT scans are used for initial imaging of cysts, and endoscopic ultrasounds are used in differentiating...
s, or drug-induced pancreatitis.