Introduction:

the pancreatic pseudocyst is a complication that may be due to traumatic, infectious or inflammatory factors; Although it can appear at any age, it frequently occurs in patients older than 40 years: Its main manifestations include abdominal pain and the presence of an abdominal tumor mass.

Objective:

to present the etiopathogenic elements, clinical manifestations and complementary tests that allow to diagnose the pancreatic pseudocyst.

Clinical case:

female patient, 22 years old, with a history of Lupus erythematosus and who presents with manifestations compatible with the diagnosis of a pancreatic pseudocyst.

Conclusions:

tha pancreatic pseudocyst is considered an uncommon but worrisome complication that can endanger the life of patients. All cases in which a pancreatic, transient or permanent condition is diagnosed must have a strict follow-up to warn of the early presence of this complication and in this way minimize its possible consequences for human health.

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