Pancreaticopleural Fistula: A Rare Complication of Pancreatitis in Children - A Case Report
Pancreaticopleural fistula (PPF) is a rare complication of pancreatitis, which can present as massive pleural effusion. We herein report a six-year-old male, a follow-up case of acute pancreatitis, who later presented with bilateral pleural effusion due to PPF. Initially, tuberculosis was suspected...
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| description | Pancreaticopleural fistula (PPF) is a rare complication of pancreatitis, which can present as massive pleural effusion. We herein report a six-year-old male, a follow-up case of acute pancreatitis, who later presented with bilateral pleural effusion due to PPF. Initially, tuberculosis was suspected as the cause of pleural effusion due to the patient’s maternal history of contact with tuberculosis and chronic history and chronic history. However, further investigations revealed a diagnosis of PPF. Management and outcome: He was managed conservatively for a prolonged period, following which there was a complete resolution of pleural effusion. This pediatric case highlights a rare complication of acute pancreatitis and the role of early initiation of management in these patients, thereby resulting in good outcomes even in a resource-limited setting. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5ea8d705303c4da3934152b2b8cd1cd02025-08-20T03:51:13ZengGalenos Publishing HouseThe Journal of Pediatric Academy2718-08752025-06-0162818510.4274/jpea.2025.386343Pancreaticopleural Fistula: A Rare Complication of Pancreatitis in Children - A Case ReportNeel Madhav Mishra0https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6357-563XSushil Kumar1https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6445-5284Vivek Dewan2https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0350-0641Vinay Kumar Mishra3https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6479-7423Nitin Mohan4https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4176-3111Aman Lamba5https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7368-3439Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, New Delhi, IndiaPost Graduate Institue of Child Health, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Noida, IndiaAtal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, New Delhi, IndiaAtal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, New Delhi, IndiaAtal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, New Delhi, IndiaAtal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, New Delhi, IndiaPancreaticopleural fistula (PPF) is a rare complication of pancreatitis, which can present as massive pleural effusion. We herein report a six-year-old male, a follow-up case of acute pancreatitis, who later presented with bilateral pleural effusion due to PPF. Initially, tuberculosis was suspected as the cause of pleural effusion due to the patient’s maternal history of contact with tuberculosis and chronic history and chronic history. However, further investigations revealed a diagnosis of PPF. Management and outcome: He was managed conservatively for a prolonged period, following which there was a complete resolution of pleural effusion. This pediatric case highlights a rare complication of acute pancreatitis and the role of early initiation of management in these patients, thereby resulting in good outcomes even in a resource-limited setting.https://jpediatricacademy.com/index.php/jpa/article/view/386pancreaticopleural fistulahigh pleural fluid amylaseoctreotide |
| spellingShingle | Neel Madhav Mishra Sushil Kumar Vivek Dewan Vinay Kumar Mishra Nitin Mohan Aman Lamba Pancreaticopleural Fistula: A Rare Complication of Pancreatitis in Children - A Case Report The Journal of Pediatric Academy pancreaticopleural fistula high pleural fluid amylase octreotide |
| title | Pancreaticopleural Fistula: A Rare Complication of Pancreatitis in Children - A Case Report |
| title_full | Pancreaticopleural Fistula: A Rare Complication of Pancreatitis in Children - A Case Report |
| title_fullStr | Pancreaticopleural Fistula: A Rare Complication of Pancreatitis in Children - A Case Report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Pancreaticopleural Fistula: A Rare Complication of Pancreatitis in Children - A Case Report |
| title_short | Pancreaticopleural Fistula: A Rare Complication of Pancreatitis in Children - A Case Report |
| title_sort | pancreaticopleural fistula a rare complication of pancreatitis in children a case report |
| topic | pancreaticopleural fistula high pleural fluid amylase octreotide |
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