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Mediastinal pancreatic pseudocyst with isolated thoracic symptoms: a case report

Authors: Robert Drescher, Odo Köster, Carsten Lukas

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Introduction

Mediastinal pancreatic pseudocysts represent a rare complication of acute or chronic pancreatitis.

Case presentation

A 55-year-old man with a history of chronic pancreatitis was admitted with intermittent dyspnea, dysphagia and weight loss. Chest X-ray, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a large paracardial pancreatic pseudocyst causing cardiac and esophageal compression.

Conclusion

Mediastinal pancreatic pseudocysts are a rare complication of chronic pancreatitis. These pseudocysts may lead to isolated thoracic symptoms. For accurate diagnostic and therapy planning, a multimodal imaging approach is necessary.

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Title: Mediastinal pancreatic pseudocyst with isolated thoracic symptoms: a case report
Authors: Robert Drescher
Odo Köster
Carsten Lukas
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-2-180

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