Hepatic hydrothorax in the absence of ascites.
Pleural effusion due to hepatic cirrhosis and ascites is well known, but hepatic hydrothorax in the absence of ascites is a rare complication. We report a case of liver cirrhosis due to hepatitis C virus with a large and recurring pleural effusion that had an apparent abdominal source in the absence of ascites. We review the characteristics and treatment for hepatic hydrothorax in the absence of ascites.
Department of Internal Medicine, Saiseikai Maebashi Hospital, Maebashi, Japan.
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Kakizaki
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Katakai
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Yoshinaga
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Higuchi
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Takayama
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Takagi
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Nagamine
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Mori
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001201:Ascites; D016174:Hepacivirus; D006801:Humans; D006876:Hydrothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000821:virology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography