[Pancreatic peritoneal fistula with bisalbuminemia]

Presse Med. 2005 Feb 12;34(3):223-6. doi: 10.1016/s0755-4982(05)88252-1.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: Pancreatic fistulas are a complication that occur in 3 to 15% of cases during the progression of chronic or acute pancreatitis, usually alcohol-induced. Bisalbuminemia is characterised by two albumin fractions on serum protein electrophoresis. The presence of Bisalbuminemia is inconsistent and has only rarely been reported.

Observation: A 42 year-old man, excessive drinker, developed pancreatic ascites related to a pancreatic-peritoneal fistula and associated with transitory bisalbuminemia. Treatment was medical with good short term results.

Discussion: Ascites was secondary to a pancreatic-peritoneal fistula. It can be constitutional or acquired and transitory, and secondary to prolonged treatment with b-lactamines in a patient with kidney failure or a pancreatic fistula.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Albumins / analysis*
  • Alcohol Drinking
  • Ascites / etiology
  • Disease Progression
  • Fistula / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pancreatic Fistula / complications*
  • Peritoneal Diseases / complications*

Substances

  • Albumins
  • bisalbumins