Unusual bilateral peritoneopleural communication associated with cirrhotic ascites: detected by TC-99m sulphur colloid peritoneoscintigraphy.
Hydrothorax is an infrequent but well-recognized complication in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and patients with cirrhotic ascites. It is usually found on the right side; an incidence on both sides is rarely reported. We describe the scintigraphic diagnosis of unusual bilateral peritoneopleural communication in a patient with cirrhotic ascites.
Department of Nuclear Medicine, China Medical College Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
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D001201:Ascites / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010994:Pleura; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid
D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid