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To report a case of pancreaticopleural fistula (PPF) as a complication of chronic pancreatitis and its diagnostic significance.

A46-36 Pancreaticopleural Fistula: An Uncommon Cause of Left-sided Pleural Effusion

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Case report demonstrates pancreaticopleural fistula causing left-sided pleural effusion, indicating the need for timely diagnosis and management.

To report a case of pancreaticopleural fistula (PPF) as a complication of chronic pancreatitis and its diagnostic significance.
Case report of a 61-year-old woman with chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic pseudocysts.
Diagnostic thoracentesis and pleural fluid analysis performed to assess fluid characteristics.
Endoscopic placement of a pancreatic duct stent executed for management.
Diagnosed PPF based on elevated amylase level of 48,709 IU/L in pleural fluid.
Pleural fluid showed low protein (<30 g/L) and LDH level of 748 IU/L, consistent with exudative effusion by Light's criteria.
Successful closure of the fistula following endoscopic stent placement.

McDermott et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Case report demonstrates pancreaticopleural fistula causing left-sided pleural effusion, indicating the need for timely diagnosis and management.