Pancreatic pseudocyst with fistula to the common bile duct resolved by combined biliary and pancreatic stenting--a case report and literature review

Can J Gastroenterol. 2009 Aug;23(8):557-9. doi: 10.1155/2009/597208.

Abstract

Pancreatic pseudocysts develop in 10% to 20% of patients with chronic pancreatitis, and can cause a variety of complications such as infection, bleeding or development of fistulae. However, fistulous communication with the common bile duct is very rare. The present report describes an unusual case of a patient with a large, symptomatic pancreatic pseudocyst with a fistula to the common bile duct that was treated successfully by combined biliary and pancreatic stenting.

De 10 % à 20 % des patients atteints d’une pancréatite chronique acquièrent un pseudokyste pancréatique qui peut causer diverses complications telles qu’une infection, une hémorragie ou l’apparition de fistules. Cependant, la communication fistulaire avec le canal cholédoque est très rare. Le présent rapport décrit le cas inhabituel d’un patient ayant un gros pseudokyste pancréatique symptomatique, accompagné d’une fistule vers le canal cholédoque traitée avec succès par une endoprothèse biliaire et pancréatique combinée.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases / diagnosis
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases / etiology
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pancreatic Fistula / diagnosis
  • Pancreatic Fistula / etiology
  • Pancreatic Fistula / surgery*
  • Pancreatic Pseudocyst / diagnosis
  • Pancreatic Pseudocyst / etiology
  • Pancreatic Pseudocyst / surgery*
  • Pancreatitis, Chronic / complications
  • Stents*