Hemorrhagic Pancreatic Pseudocyst Presenting as Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding due to Gastric Penetration: A Case Report

A hemorrhagic pancreatic pseudocyst which follows pancreatitis is a severe complication that can lead to massive gastrointestinal bleeding. It is also one of the most serious complications of chronic pancreatitis. The reported incidents of hemorrhagic pseudocyst is between 6 and 10%, although rupture of such a pseudocyst into the stomach is rare and comprises less than 1% of all admissions for upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. In this case report, we describe an unusual case in which severe UGI bleeding and gastric perforation were diagnosed due to rupture of a hemorrhagic pancreatic pseudocyst. Although aggressive surgical intervention was performed, unfortunately the patient expired later due to sepsis. (J Intern Med Taiwan 2013; 24: 495-499)