Robert Drescher1, Odo Köster, Carsten Lukas. 1. Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Ruhr-University Bochum, St Josef University Hospital, Bochum, Germany. robert.drescher@rub.de
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.
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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