Published September 1989 | Version v1
Journal article

Spontaneous d-ainage of a pancreatic mediastinal pseudocyst into the pleural space

  • 1. De Weve Hospital, Heerlen (Netherlands)

Description

Mediastinal extension of an extrapancreatic pseudocyst is a rare complication of acute or chronic pancreatitis. Usually it is a serious condition which nearly always demands surgical intervention. A case is presented in which such a mediastinal pseudocyst drained spontaneously into the pleural space. (Author). 12 refs.; 5 figs

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Medical Imaging
Journal Volume
3
Journal Issue
5-6
Series
J. Med. Imaging.
Journal Page Range
297-300
ISSN
0920-5497
CODEN
JMEIE

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
21040020
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; CYSTS; MEDIASTINUM; PANCREAS
Descriptors DEC
BODY; BODY AREAS; CHEST; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; DISEASES; ENDOCRINE GLANDS; GLANDS; ORGANS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; TOMOGRAPHY