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Pancreatic fluid collections are a complication of pancreatitis or pancreas disease.
214-456-8000
Fax: 214-456-8005
469-497-2505
F: 469-497-2511
469-488-7000
Fax: 469-488-7001
469-303-5000
Fax: 214-867-9511
Children who have acute (sudden) or chronic (ongoing) pancreatitis may develop pancreatic fluid collections as a result. These fluid collections typically form into a pseudocyst (fluid-filled mass). In this case, the mass is filled with pancreatic juices that have leaked out of the pancreatic duct.
Sometimes, pancreatic fluid collections cause no symptoms.
When symptoms occur, they may include:
Most pancreatic fluid collections happen after a child has an episode of acute pancreatitis.
Other causes include:
Your child is at greater risk for having pancreatic fluid collections if they have pancreas disease.