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  • Title: Relapsing pleural exudate complicating chronic pancreatitis.
    Author: Becx MC, van den Berg W, Bruggink ED, de Koning RW.
    Journal: Neth J Med; 1989 Feb; 34(1-2):88-92. PubMed ID: 2464771.
    Abstract:
    Chronic pancreatitis, often with a pseudocyst, is a rare cause of a pleural exudate. A pancreatic pleural fistula is created, leading to a relapsing massive haemorrhagic pleural exudate with a very high amylase content. The diagnosis is confirmed by means of endoscopic retrograde pancreatography. Treatment is primarily conservative; surgical drainage is sometimes necessary. The prognosis is generally favourable. The case history of a young woman with this condition is presented.
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