Massive pleural effusion due to asymptomatic pancreatic disease
A Case of massive haemorrhagic pleural effusion with high amylase levels second-ary to asymptomatic pancreatic disease is reported. It is suggested that pleural fluid amylase content should be measured in any case of exudative pleural effusion of unknown aetiology.
Main Author: | Bedi R |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2006-01-01
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Series: | Lung India |
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Online Access: | http://www.lungindia.com/article.asp?issn=0970-2113;year=2006;volume=23;issue=4;spage=163;epage=164;aulast=Bedi |
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