Korean J Leg Med.  2011 Nov;35(2):148-151.

Hydrothorax Associated with Peritoneal Dialysis

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  • 1Division of Forensic Medicine, National Forensic Service, Seoul, Korea. sanchee@korea.kr

Abstract

Hydrothorax is an uncommon but a well-recognized complication of peritoneal dialysis, and is estimated at 1.6-10%. It is not a life-threatening condition, but massive hydrothorax (so called 'tension hydrothorax') has been documented rarely. We report an autopsy case showing the right-sided hydrothorax associated with peritoneal dialysis. A 27-year-old man who had suffered chronic renal failure and peritoneal dialysis, was found dead in his room. At autopsy, there were about 3 liters of clear transudate in the right pleural cavity and the right lung was collapsed. The biochemical study of the pleural fluid showed 266 mg/dL of glucose.

Keyword

hydrothorax; peritoneal dialysis; autopsy

MeSH Terms

Adult
Autopsy
Exudates and Transudates
Glucose
Humans
Hydrothorax
Kidney Failure, Chronic
Lung
Peritoneal Dialysis
Pleural Cavity
Glucose
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