Open AccessRecurrent pleural effusion in patient with liver cirrhosis – a case report
Author(s) -
Diah Pradnya Paramita,
Putu Indri Widiani,
I Wayan Sunaka
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of current medical and pharmaceutical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2582-0222
DOI - 10.37022/wjcmpr.v3i4.186
Subject(s) - thoracentesis , medicine , cirrhosis , pleural effusion , transudate , portal hypertension , hydrothorax , effusion , fibrosis , complication , liver function , gastroenterology , pathology , ascites , surgery , pleural fluid
Liver cirrhosis is caused by necrosis of liver cells leading to fibrosis and nodule formation. Structural abnormalities of the liver causing impaired hepatocyte function and portal hypertension. Hepatic hydrothorax is a less common pulmonary complication of portal hypertension. We present a 47 years old man with liver cirrhosis and recurrent massive pleural effusion. Diagnosis can be challenging because it can be associated with pulmonary or systemic disorders. Pleural fluid analysis is necessary to differentiate transudate or exudate as the cause of pleural effusion. Thoracentesis is done to reduce the complaints experienced by the patient.