Hepatic Hydrothorax without Any Evidence of Ascites. (2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Doraiswamy, Vikram; Riar, Sandeep; Shrestha, Pranabh; Pi, Justin; Alsumrain, Mohammad; Bennet-Venner, Arianne; Kam, Jennifer; Klukowicz, Alan; Miller, Richard
• Other Names: Goyal Raj K. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: TheScientificWorldjournal. Volume 11(2011)
• Page Start: 587
• Page End: 591
• Publication Date: 2011
• Subjects: hepatic -- hydrothorax -- ascites -- pleural effusion; Science -- Periodicals; Technology -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; 505
• DOI: 10.1100/tsw.2011.68
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2356-6140

Abstract

Abstract : Hepatic hydrothorax usually presents in association with ascites, but there are rare cases when it does not. This case helps to support the differential of hepatic hydrothorax in patients who have a history of liver cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and recurrent pleural effusions without ascites. We hope to support the conclusion that a patient with recurrent pleural effusions, without ascites, does not exclude gastrointestinal involvement in its etiology.