A Gastro-Pleuro-Pericardial Fistula That Occurred Following Palliative Chemoradiotherapy for Tongue Cancer: A Case Report
10.3348/jksr.2019.80.4.815
- Author:
Seo Jin JANG
1
;
Yoon Ki CHA
;
Jeung Sook KIM
;
Do Yeun KIM
;
Dae Bong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Dongguk University School of Medicine, Goyang, Korea. sublime256@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2019;80(4):815-819
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A gastro-pleuro-pericardial fistula is an abnormal communication between the stomach, pleural cavity, and pericardium. It is a very rare and life-threatening condition, which needs prompt intervention. We report a case of gastro-pleuro-pericardial fistula in a patient with tongue cancer who was treated with chemoradiotherapy. A 41-year-old woman presented with left chest discomfort and dyspnea. She was diagnosed with left pleural metastasis from tongue cancer and was treated with chemoradiotherapy on the left posteroinferior chest wall. A CT revealed the abnormal connection between the gastric fundus, left pleura and pericardium, showing gastro-pleuro-pericardial fistula.
