Open AccessPleural effusion secondary to chronic pancreatitis in childhood
Author(s) -
Lim Adeline Y. L.,
Gauld Leanne M.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
respirology case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2051-3380
DOI - 10.1002/rcr2.788
Subject(s) - medicine , pleural effusion , pancreatitis , presentation (obstetrics) , effusion , radiology , fistula , general surgery , surgery
Pleural effusion secondary to a pancreatico‐pleural fistula is a very rare presentation in children, with limited reports in the literature. We describe two differing presentations of pleural effusions resulting from chronic pancreatitis (CP) with successful resolution of the pleural effusion. These cases highlight the need for consideration of this rare paediatric diagnosis, and the variety of investigations, management strategies, and complications that can occur in the setting of CP in children.