[6] Signs and symptoms of pancreatic pseudocyst include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting and lack of appetite.

[1] Complications of pancreatic pseudocysts include infection, hemorrhage, obstruction of nearby hollow structures, and rupture.

[8] Diagnosis of pancreatic pseudocyst can be based on cyst fluid analysis:[3] The most useful imaging tools are: Pancreatic pseudocyst treatment should be aimed at avoiding any complication (1 in 10 cases become infected).

They also tend to rupture, and have shown that larger cysts have a higher likelihood to become more symptomatic, even needing surgery.

[12] If no signs of infection are present, initial treatment may include conservative measures such as bowel rest (NPO), parenteral nutrition (TPN), and observation.