An Unusual Case of Ascending Pancreatitis with Mediastinal Involvement : A Case Report with CT and MRI Findings
Joint Authors
Felli, Valentina
Di Cesare, Ernesto
Gennarelli, Antonio
Casazza, Ines
Vellucci, Valentina
Masciocchi, Carlo
Di Sibio, Alessandra
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Fluid collections are common findings of pancreatitis and spread, more often, along preferential drainage pathways in the abdomen.
In some rare cases, fluid collections may spread towards extra-abdominal sites like the mediastinum leading to the formation of mediastinal collections.
We present the case of a 52-years-old man with pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen and mid-epigastrium lasting for some hours.
Laboratory tests suggested a diagnosis of pancreatitis.
CT and subsequent MRI revealed changes consistent with acute exacerbation on chronic pancreatitis spreading to the mediastinum and to the greater omentum.
The patient received medical treatment and reported gradual improvement in his laboratory results and CT findings.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Di Cesare, Ernesto& Di Sibio, Alessandra& Gennarelli, Antonio& Felli, Valentina& Vellucci, Valentina& Casazza, Ines…[et al.]. 2014. An Unusual Case of Ascending Pancreatitis with Mediastinal Involvement : A Case Report with CT and MRI Findings. Case Reports in Radiology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Di Cesare, Ernesto…[et al.]. An Unusual Case of Ascending Pancreatitis with Mediastinal Involvement : A Case Report with CT and MRI Findings. Case Reports in Radiology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Di Cesare, Ernesto& Di Sibio, Alessandra& Gennarelli, Antonio& Felli, Valentina& Vellucci, Valentina& Casazza, Ines…[et al.]. An Unusual Case of Ascending Pancreatitis with Mediastinal Involvement : A Case Report with CT and MRI Findings. Case Reports in Radiology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508561
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-508561