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A Pleural Effusion Model in Rats by Intratracheal Instillation of Polyacrylate/Nanosilica
Published on: April 12, 2019
[Sodium valproate-induced pleural effusion: When it changes sides!]
1Service de pneumologie, CHU de Martinique, route de Chateauboeuf, 97261 Fort-de-France, Martinique.
Introduction:
Pleural fluid effusion is a possible harmful effect of sodium valproate. It most often consists in polynuclear eosinophilic pleurisy and occurs within months of treatment initiation.
Case Report:
We report on a case of sodium valproate-induced pleural effusion occurring more than 12years after initiation of treatment. The original formula was variegated and not eosinophilic. The patient exhibited contralateral recurrence with continued treatment. Once treatment was discontinued, there was no recurrence during three-year follow-up.
Conclusion:
Sodium valproate-induced pleural effusion can present an atypical polymorphous picture leading to erroneous diagnoses.
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