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Pancreatic phlegmon

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A pancreatic phlegmon is an inflammatory mass in and around the pancreas formed by oedema and continued leakage of activated pancreatic enzymes. It forms as a complication of acute pancreatitis.

It may resolve spontaneously, or progress to pseudocyst, necrosis or abscess.


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