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Pancreatic abscess - Overview

Definition of Pancreatic abscess:

A pancreatic abscess is cavity of pus within the pancreas.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Pancreatic abscesses develop in patients with pancreatic pseudocysts that become infected.

  • Reviewed last on: 11/14/2006
  • Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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