Verma GR, Sabharwal A, Rajvansh A, Kauskik SP (1983) Pancreatic ascites due to Hodgkin’s lymphoma pancreas. Indian J Cancer 20:38–39 PubMed Google Scholar 44. [link.springer.com]

Sarah....7yr survivor Hodgkin's lymphoma :) Mommyboobear, Ascites is usually caused by liver problems. If your mom does actually have pancreatic cancer the liver is one of the places the cancer will usually metastasize to. [cancercompass.com]

There was no evidence of histamine-mediated cardiovascular collapse, exacerbation of respiratory failure, or coagulation defects in these patients. We conclude that these complications are not the inevitable results of PJS of pancreatic ascites. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Contrast enhanced computerized tomography (CECT) of chest showed massive right pleural effusion [Figure 3] a and [Figure 3] b with compressive lung collapse while that of abdomen confirmed the findings of ultrasound, in addition, it showed hypoechoic [amhsjournal.org]

Shortness of breath and labored breathing may be significant as fluid in the abdominal cavity builds up, exerting pressure on other structures, including the diaphragm. [wisegeek.com]

Abstract Thirty-four patients seen over a 10-year period with internal pancreatic fistulas are reported. In 22 patients the fistula was into the peritoneal cavity and they presented with pancreatic ascits. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The authors reviewed 265 cases of pancreatitis over a 5-yr period. There were 129 blacks and 136 Caucasians. Ages ranged from 19-86 yr, with a mean of 46.2 yr. Eight of these cases (3%) were found to have pancreatic ascites. [ucdavis.pure.elsevier.com]

Twenty-six (92.8%) patients had complete resolution of ascites/effusion over a median 5 weeks. The stents were removed 3–6 weeks later without any recurrence over the next 6–36 (median 17) months. [eprints.manipal.edu]

Diagnosis of the internal pancreatic fistula was based on the findings of high amylase levels and elevated albumin content of the peritoneal and pleural exudates. Failure of medical therapy was the indication of surgical treatment in all patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]