Pancreatic Abscess

Symptoms of a pancreatic abscess may include :

•        Severe abdominal pain
•        Fever
•        Inability to eat
•        Nausea and vomiting

Visit a General Practice doctor (General Practitioner) if you have severe abdominal pain, you might be referred to a Gastroenterology doctor (Gastroenterologist) for proper diagnosis and treatment. 

A pancreatic abscess is frequently affecting people with :

•        Pancreatic pseudocyst
•        Severe inflammation of the pancreas that becomes infected

Adding to the physical examination, your doctor may request the following imaging tests :

•        Abdominal CT scan
•        MRI of the abdomen

•        Antibiotics (imipenem, metronidazole + fluoroquinolone)
•        Abscess drainage can be done through an endoscope using endoscopic ultrasound in some cases.
•        Surgery to drain the abscess and remove dead tissue is often needed.