[Pleural and subsequent peritoneal effusions of pancreatic origin. Pleural talc treatment as a cause?]

A new case is described of a recurrent pleural effusion during the course of chronic pancreatitis. The diagnosis of the effusion was not established and a pleural talcage was performed. The pleurisy did not recur but a peritoneal effusion subsequently appeared. The potential responsibility of the pleural talcage was discussed.