Pleural effusion in relapsing pancreatitis

Pleural effusion in relapsing pancreatitis.

A small coincident pleural effusion occurs commonly in acute pancreatitis (Coffey, 1952; Stein et al. 1959; Roseman, Kowlessar & Sleisenger 1960; Fishbein, Murphy & Wilder 1962; Kaye, 1968; Miridjanian et al., 1969.) Massive pleural effusions are rare and frequently cause diagnostic confusion in acute and chronic pancreatitis (Roseman et al., 1960, Kaye, 1968; Miridjanian et al., 1969). A case ...

Bilateral recurrent haemorrhagic pleural effusion in asymptomatic chronic pancreatitis.

In a case of bilateral recurrent haemorrhagic pleural effusion due to asymptomatic pancreatitis the diagnosis was suggested by the presence of amylase in the pleural fluid when other possible causes had been excluded. Abdominal computed tomography and laparotomy confirmed the diagnosis. No communications could be seen between the peritoneal and pleural space at laparotomy.

Massive Right-Sided Hemorrhagic Pleural Effusion due to Pancreatitis

Pleural effusion

Pleural disease remains a commonly encountered clinical problem for both general physicians and chest specialists. This review focuses on the investigation of undiagnosed pleural effusions and the management of malignant and parapneumonic effusions. New developments in this area are also discussed at the end of the review. It aims to be evidence based together with some practical suggestions fo...

Pleural Effusion

The lungs are covered by a thin serous layer (the visceral pleura). The pleura is then reflected on to the chest wall and pericardium (the parietal pleura). The lung hila 'connect' the visceral and parietal pleura. There is normally a small amount of fluid in the 'pleural space' between the parietal and visceral pleura, which lubricates movement between them. A pleural effusion occurs when the ...