Pancreatic Pseudocyst, also known as "false cyst" as they do not have true epithelial lining. The pathophysiology of pancreatic pseudocyst involves trauma or episode of pancreatitis followed by extravasation of pancreatic secretions.
If acute pancreatitis persists more than 4-6 weeks and is seen with a wall of fibrous or granulation tissue which is well-defined, it is called formation of a pseudocyst due to acute pancreatitis which is filled with enzymatic fluid and necrotic debris.
The formation of pancreatic pseudocyst due to chronic pancreatitis is less well understood. It is still believed tp occur either due to episode of acute exacerbation in chronic pancreatitis and/or blockage of pancreatic duct by protein plug or calculus or localized fibrosis.
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