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. 2022 Apr 1;29(2):155-157.
doi: 10.1097/LBR.0000000000000834.

Xanthomatous Pleuritis Associated With Pancreaticopleural Fistula

Koki Nakashima  1   2 , Yoshiki Demura  1 , Toshihiko Tada  1 , Masaya Akai  1 , Tamotsu Ishizuka  2
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Xanthomatous Pleuritis Associated With Pancreaticopleural Fistula

Koki Nakashima et al. J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol. .
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Figures

FIGURE 1
FIGURE 1
A and B, Thoracoscopic image shows diffuse yellow plaque-like deposits in the pleura of the left thorax.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2
Biopsy specimen of the pleura with yellow plaque-like deposit shows foamy cells (×400 magnification).
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 3
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography reveals meandering pancreatic duct and contrast outflow to the left thoracic cavity (red arrow).
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