Splenic lesions as complications of chronic pancreatitis. A case report.

Two cases of splenic complications occurring during chronic pancreatitis are reported. One patient with a splenic pseudocyst and the other with a ruptured spleen. From the two cases and from a review of the world literature, clinical symptoms, pathogenicity and diagnosis of this condition are described. Prophylactic splenectomy during surgery for chronic pancreatitis is suggested.