A 20 year old foot ball player received a hard kick in the epigastrium. A large cystic swelling appeared in the epigastrium two weeks later. The most likely diagnosis is
Correct Answer: Pseudopancreatic cyst
Description: Pancreatic Trauma Most common mechanism in children is abdominal blunt trauma Direct compression of the epigastrium against the veebral column and a blunt object (handle bar) is typically seen after bicycle injuries Most common segment of the pancreas affected is the body Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :151-1535
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