Urinothorax
Presence of urine in the fluid-filled cavity that surrounds the lungs / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Urinothorax (pl. urinothoraces) is defined as urine in the fluid-filled cavity that surrounds the lungs.[1] It is usually caused by obstructive uropathy. It is mainly diagnosed by analyzing the pleural fluid. Treatment involves treating the underlying condition, which typically results in resolution of the urinothorax. It is an extremely rare cause of pleural effusion.[2]
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Urinothorax | |
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Right sided pleural effusion caused by urinothorax | |
Specialty | Pulmonology |
Symptoms | Similar to pleural effusion |
Usual onset | Hours after triggering condition onset |
Causes | Obstructive uropathy, trauma |
Treatment | Treating the underlying condition |
Prognosis | Good |
Frequency | Extremely rare |
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