Massive pancreatico-pleural effusion--an often unrecognised entity.
Massive haemorrhagic pleural effusion secondary to pancreatitis in a five year old girl is described. The diagnosis was established on the basis of an exudative pleural effusion with an amylase level above 4,000 IU/l. Management of effusion was by intercostal tube drainage and antibiotics.
Gupta
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Department of Paediatrics, University College of Medical Sciences, G.T.B. Hospital.
Chakraborty
K L
KL
Gomber
S
S
Krishna
A
A
Mehrotra
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G
D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004322:Drainage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000150:complications*; D016562:Parenteral Nutrition, Home Total; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents