pseudokysteiksi

Pseudokysteiksi is a Finnish term that translates to "pseudocysts" in English. Pseudocysts are abnormal, fluid-filled sacs that lack a true epithelial lining, distinguishing them from true cysts. They commonly occur in the pancreas, often as a complication of pancreatitis, where pancreatic enzymes leak into the surrounding tissues and cause inflammation and liquefaction of the tissue, which then collects to form a walled-off cavity. Pancreatic pseudocysts are the most frequent type, but they can also develop in other organs or body cavities following injury or inflammation.

The formation of a pseudocyst typically involves a collection of fluid, such as blood, pus, or pancreatic secretions, surrounded by a wall of fibrous or granulation tissue. This wall is not a true cyst wall derived from epithelial cells. Symptoms associated with pseudocysts vary depending on their size and location, and can include pain, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distension. Diagnosis is usually made through imaging techniques like ultrasound, CT scans, or MRI. Treatment strategies range from observation for small, asymptomatic pseudocysts to drainage or surgical intervention for larger or symptomatic ones.