Journal of medical case reports, 2015-12, Vol.9 (260), p.295-295, Article 295
2015
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- Titel
- Successful treatment of a pancreatic pseudocyst accompanied by massive hemothorax: a case report
- Ist Teil von
- Journal of medical case reports, 2015-12, Vol.9 (260), p.295-295, Article 295
- Ort / Verlag
- England: BioMed Central Ltd
- Erscheinungsjahr
- 2015
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- It is rare to encounter massive hemothorax as a complication of pancreatic pseudocyst. In addition, as no obvious hypotension and abdominal discomfort were noted, it was difficult to consider gastrointestinal lesion a possibility. A 54-year-old Taiwanese man had tightness on the left side of his chest and shortness of breath for 3 days. He had a history of acute pancreatitis 3 months ago. After history taking and a series of examinations including thoracocentesis and computed tomography of his abdomen and chest, the diagnosis was finally confirmed based on the high amylase levels in his pleural fluid. Treatment with distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy was subsequently successfully performed. Based on our experience, we briefly discuss the currently available treatment options for pancreatic pseudocyst.
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Identifikatoren
- ISSN: 1752-1947eISSN: 1752-1947DOI: 10.1186/s13256-015-0791-5Titel-ID: cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4696274
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- Schlagworte
- Care and treatment, Case Report, Case studies, Chest Pain - etiology, Complications and side effects, Development and progression, Disease, Dyspnea - etiology, Hemothorax, Hemothorax - complications, Hemothorax - diagnosis, Hemothorax - surgery, Humans, Male, Medical treatment, Middle Aged, Pancreatectomy, Pancreatic Pseudocyst - complications, Pancreatic Pseudocyst - diagnosis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst - surgery, Pancreatic tumors, Pancreatitis - complications, Pancreatitis - drug therapy, Splenectomy, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Treatment Outcome