Malpositioned nephrostomy tube with associated hemorrhagic pleural effusion

Pleural effusion of extra-vascular origin has a large differential diagnosis. Ultrasonography can be utilized alongside pleural fluid analysis to determine a pleural effusion's complexity and size, thus helping aid in both diagnostic and therapeutic management. We describe the case of a 38-year...

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Published in:Respiratory medicine case reports 2023-01, Vol.41, p.101798, Article 101798
Main Authors: Jaber, Johnny F., Rosier, Luderve, Sykes, John J., Asharaf, Afsana, Trillo, Cesar, Austin, Adam
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Diaphragm ultrasound
Nephrology
Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion of extra-vascular origin
Radiology
Urinothorax
Urology
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Summary:Pleural effusion of extra-vascular origin has a large differential diagnosis. Ultrasonography can be utilized alongside pleural fluid analysis to determine a pleural effusion's complexity and size, thus helping aid in both diagnostic and therapeutic management. We describe the case of a 38-year-old male with a prior medical history of neurogenic bladder and nephrolithiasis with percutaneous nephrostomy tube placed one week prior to presentation. Using ultrasonography, the nephrostomy tube was determined to be positioned within the pleural cavity with a resultant hemorrhagic pleural effusion.
ISSN:2213-0071
2213-0071
DOI:10.1016/j.rmcr.2022.101798