ISSN:
1433-7339
Keywords:
Key words Intrapleural catheter
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Malignant effusions
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Malignant seeding
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Mesothelioma
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Palliative treatment
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Intrapleural catheters are useful in the palliative treatment of malignant effusions. Complications are infrequent and of little importance. We report a case of subcutaneous implantation metastasis along the course of intrapleural catheter, which had been placed under sonographic guidance in a patient with pleural mesothelioma. After drainage of the effusion, cisplatin plus cytarabine was administered via the chest tube, achieving complete remission of the pleural effusion. Subcutaneous metastasis became evident 3 months later and was the only sign of disease progression for 2 months. The seeding of cancer cells was probably caused by a small leakage of fluid around the chest tube that occurred during the placement procedure as a result of the increased intrapleural pressure caused by the large quantity of fluid that had accumulated in the pleural space.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s005200050276
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