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[Massive pleural effusion secondary to hydronephrosis].

M Javaloyas, M J Picado, F Nonell

    Revista Clinica Espanola
    |June 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Urinothorax, a rare pleural effusion caused by urine accumulation, can result from urinary obstruction. This case highlights massive pleural effusion secondary to hydronephrosis, a treatable condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Pulmonology
    • Urology

    Background:

    • Pleural effusion commonly stems from heart failure, cirrhosis, or nephrotic syndrome.
    • Urinothorax, or urine in the pleural space, is a rare but documented cause of pleural effusion.
    • The exact mechanisms linking urinary issues to pleural effusion are not fully understood.