Left-sided pleural effusion secondary to continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.
A young woman with diabetes mellitus and subsequent renal insufficiency developed a massive left-sided pleural effusion secondary to continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). There was no increase in weight, and she was free from oedema and fever. Thoracocentesis yielded a clear, yellow fluid with isolated leucocytes and mesothels, but no atypical cells. A cannulogram via a Tenckhoff catheter showed a satisfactory catheter function and position. CAPD, even when properly performed with correct catheter position, may result in massive pleural effusion.
D000328:Adult; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology*