A case of hepatic hydrothorax due to a large diaphragmatic defect.
Hepatic hydrothorax is an infrequent complication of cirrhosis. The source of pleural fluid has been the subject of considerable speculation. A case of hepatic hydrothorax is discussed which illustrates a large diaphragmatic defect as the cause of ascitic fluid passing into the pleural cavity.
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Department of Radiology, Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg West, Victoria, Australia.
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McKenzie
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D000328:Adult; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D003964:Diaphragm; D006801:Humans; D006876:Hydrothorax / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008104:Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*