A Case of Hepatic Hydrothorax Due to a Large Diaphragmatic Defect

K. K. LAU; B. ARKLES; A. McKENZIE

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1673.1992.tb03109.x

A Case of Hepatic Hydrothorax Due to a Large Diaphragmatic Defect

K. K. LAU, B. ARKLES, A. McKENZIE

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Abstract

Hepatic hydrothorax is an infrequent complication of cirrhosis. The source of pleural fluid has been the subject of considerable speculation. A case of hepatic hydrothorax is discussed which illustrates a large diaphragmatic defect as the cause of ascitic fluid passing into the pleural cavity.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	160-162
Number of pages	3
Journal	Australasian Radiology
Volume	36
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1673.1992.tb03109.x
Publication status	Published - May 1992
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Cirrhosis
Diaphragm
Hydrothorax

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