Uncomplicated spontaneous rupture of the pancreatic pseudocyst into the Gut - CT documentation: A series of two cases

Abstract

Spontaneous rupture of the pancreatic pseudocyst into the surrounding hollow viscera is rare and, may be associated with life-threatening bleeding. Such cases require emergency surgical intervention. Uncomplicated rupture of pseudocyst is an even rarer occurrence. We present herein two cases of uncomplicated spontaneous rupture of a pancreatic pseudocyst into the stomach with complete resolution.

Keywords

• Pancreatic pseudocyst
• spontaneous rupture
• computed tomography