Supradiaphragmatic aspects of benign pancreatic disease.
A classification of supradiaphragmatic extension of benign pancreatic disease is proposed based on 74 cases from the literature and three new cases. The three main categories include pleural accumulation of amylase-rich fluids, direct extension of the pseudocyst, and fistula formation.
D000328:Adult; D000681:Amylases / Q000097:blood; D003964:Diaphragm; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis; D010185:Pancreatic Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis
D000681:Amylases