Recurring pleural effusion secondary to walled-off pancreatic necrosis

Authors

Adwait Mehta
Gabriel Aisenberg
Roy Tomas DaVee
Eden Henry
Nicole Thomason

Publication Date

7-22-2020

Journal

Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings

Abstract

Recurring, exudative, lymphocytic-predominant pleural effusions have not been previously reported in association with walled-off pancreatic necrosis. We present a case of chronic pancreatitis complicated by a large pancreatic fluid collection and recurrent pleural effusion. Endoscopic drainage of the walled-off pancreatic necrosis was the definitive treatment for both fluid collections.

Keywords

Chronic pancreatitis, lymphocytic-predominant pleural effusion, pleural fluid collection, walled-off pancreatic necrosis