Which of the following is the usual presenting symptom of pseudocyst in pancreatitis?
Abdominal swelling
Abdominal pain
Persistent vomiting
Early satiety and postprandial fullness
Pseudocysts are caused by pancreatitis in 90% of cases and by trauma in 10%. Approximately 85% are located in the body or tail of the pancreas. Some patients have two or more pseudocysts. Abdominal pain is the usual presenting complaint. Reference: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition, Page 2642