Korean J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.  2005 Sep;8(2):243-246.

A Case of Pleural Effusion Associated with Acute Hepatits A

• Kim DI
• Park JO
• Kim CH

Abstract

Pleural effusion represents a rare complication of acute hepatitis A infection. Twelve year-old girl was admitted with complaints of general weakness, nausea and icteric sclerae. She also complained of right chest pain. Right decubitus view of chest radiograph showed pleural fluid accumulation. Laboratory findings were as follows: AST/ALT 1692/1970 IU/L, total/direct bilirubin 4.48/3.66 mg/dL and HA IgM Ab (+). On the seventh day of hospitalization, her general condition was much improved and chest radiography showed resolved pleural effusion.

Keyword

Pleural effusion; Hepatitis A

MeSH Terms

Bilirubin
Chest Pain
Female
Hepatitis A
Hospitalization
Humans
Immunoglobulin M
Nausea
Pleural Effusion*
Radiography
Radiography, Thoracic
Sclera
Thorax
Bilirubin
Immunoglobulin M