Mediastinal pancreatic pseudocyst with isolated thoracic symptoms: a case report.

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.