Hydrothorax Associated with Peritoneal Dialysis.
- Author:
Jong Hyeok PARK
1
;
Minsung CHOI
;
Hongil HA
;
Han Young LEE
Author Information
1. Division of Forensic Medicine, National Forensic Service, Seoul, Korea. sanchee@korea.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
hydrothorax;
peritoneal dialysis;
autopsy
- MeSH:
Adult;
Autopsy;
Exudates and Transudates;
Glucose;
Humans;
Hydrothorax;
Kidney Failure, Chronic;
Lung;
Peritoneal Dialysis;
Pleural Cavity
- From:Korean Journal of Legal Medicine
2011;35(2):148-151
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
