Traumatic pancreatitis and pleural effusion.
Two cases of pleural effusion are described, both of which were associated with pancreatitis of traumatic origin. It is suggested that in some cases of unexplained pleural effusion, concomitant pancreatitis should be sought as a possible cause.
D000328:Adult; D000681:Amylases / Q000097:blood; D004796:Clinical Enzyme Tests; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010179:Pancreas / Q000293:injuries*; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology*
D000681:Amylases