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. Computed tomography (CT) scans are used for initial imaging of cysts, and endoscopic ultrasounds are used in differentiating between cysts and pseudocysts. Endoscopic drainage is a popular and effective method of treating pseudocysts.

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It is catalogued under the topic Gross pathology.

Its subject is documented across 13 Wikipedia language editions.

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Medical condition (new).name: Pseudocyst
Medical condition (new).image: Pulmonary contusion pseudocyst CT.jpg
Medical condition (new).caption: A chest CT scan revealing pulmonary contusions, pneumothorax, and pseudocysts
Medical condition (new).field: Respirology

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Subclass of: lesion

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Commons category: Pseudocysts
health specialty: pulmonology

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Signs and symptoms
Cause
Diagnosis
Description
Pancreatic pseudocysts
Adrenal pseudocysts
Prevention
Treatment
References
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This is not to be confused with the so-called "pseudocystic appearance", mainly radiographically, of other lesions, such as Stafne static bone cyst and aneurysmal bone cyst of the jaws.

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