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Isolated non-chylous pleural effusion in two neonates
Ji Young Hwang1, Jeong Hyun Yoo, Jeong Soo Suh
1Department of Radiology, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea.
Journal of Korean Medical Science
|August 19, 2003
Summary
Isolated non-chylous pleural effusion in neonates is rare. This study presents two cases, one with Down syndrome, highlighting successful outcomes after thoracentesis.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Genetics
Background:
- Isolated pleural effusion, or primary pleural effusion, lacks a clear cause like cardiac issues or fetal hydrops.
- While often chylous, isolated non-chylous pleural effusion in neonates is uncommon.
Observation:
- Two neonates presented with isolated non-chylous pleural effusion, without cardiac problems or hydrops fetalis.
- Diagnosis involved chest radiography and ultrasonography.
- One neonate was diagnosed with Down syndrome via karyotyping.
Findings:
- Both neonates showed positive outcomes following diagnostic and therapeutic thoracentesis.
- The study describes two rare cases of non-chylous pleural effusion in neonates.
Implications:
- This case series contributes to understanding rare non-chylous pleural effusions in neonates.
- It underscores the importance of thoracentesis for diagnosis and treatment.
- Highlights the association between isolated pleural effusion and chromosomal anomalies like Down syndrome.