With increasing use of laparoscopy for various surgical procedures, the occurrence of port site tuberculosis is seen more often as a postoperative complication. However, lack of awareness of this entity leads to prolonged morbidity and repeat surgical interventions. In case of nonhealing sinus following laparoscopic surgery, keeping this possibility in mind will lead to early diagnosis and treatment. In recent times, various diagnostic tests have come up for confirming the diagnosis of tuberculosis.
Background: Pancreatic pseudocyst is a well known complication that develops 3-4 weeks after onset of attack of acute pancreatitis. Sudden onset massive pleural effusion represents an unusual pulmonary complication of pseudopancreatic cyst.
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