Open AccessRecurrent hemoptysis: An unusual cause and novel management
Author(s) -
Praharsha Surya,
Shyamkumar N. Keshava,
Aparna Irodi,
Sunil Vyas,
Balamugesh Thangakunam
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
indian journal of radiology and imaging - new series/indian journal of radiology and imaging/indian journal of radiology and imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0971-3026
pISSN - 0970-2016
DOI - 10.4103/0971-3026.184412
Subject(s) - medicine , fistula , percutaneous , diaphragm (acoustics) , surgery , thorax (insect anatomy) , pancreatitis , radiology , general surgery , anatomy , physics , acoustics , loudspeaker
We report a rare case a 15 year old boy who presented with recurrent hemoptysis. There was past history of pancreatitis. A CT scan of thorax revealed a small collection in the region of the tail of the pancreas and a tract from it extending across the diaphragm into the posterobasal segment of left lower lobe, suggesting a pancreatico-pleuro-pulmonary fistula. The fistula was embolised by percutaneous injection of glue into the collection and fistula, which resulted in good symptom control.