Massive pleural effusion, pseudocysts and pancreatico-pleural fistula with asymptomatic pancreatic disease.
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
;
1991 Jul-Sep; 33(3): 149-53
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in English
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ABSTRACT
A case of chronic pancreatitis with multiple pseudocysts of the pancreas and a pancreatico-pleural fistula causing massive left sided pleural effusion is reported, being a rare and an unusual cause of pleural effusion. This case illustrates the importance of pleural fluid amylase estimation in the diagnosis and the role of endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography to elucidate the pathogenesis of such an effusion. The role of medical management is also emphasized.
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Main subject:
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
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Pancreatitis
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Pleural Diseases
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Pleural Effusion
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Humans
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Male
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Chronic Disease
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Pancreatic Fistula
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Adult
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Fistula
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
Year:
1991
Type:
Article
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