title: Urinothorax: a rare cause of pleural effusion.
abstract: There are many benign causes of pleural effusions that can be followed expectantly. This case report will detail a rare cause of pleural effusion. The evaluation of this patient led to a diagnosis of urinothorax. This case will highlight the importance of a thorough history and physical, as well as diagnostic evaluation of effusions of unknown etiology. With the increasing number of urological procedures being performed, it will likely become a more frequent finding.
authors.affiliation: CAMC, Dept. of Internal Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: Bartley
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Trotter
authors.forename: Phillip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cox
authors.forename: Charin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hanlon
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D053040:Nephrolithiasis / Q000150:complications*; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology*; D014556:Urine