Urinothorax

Urinothorax (pl. urinothoraces) is defined as urine in the fluid-filled cavity that surrounds the lungs. It is usually caused by obstructive uropathy. It is mainly diagnosed by analyzing the pleural fluid. Treatment involves treating the underlying condition, which typically results in resolution of the urinothorax. It is an extremely rare cause of pleural effusion.

Urinothorax
Right sided pleural effusion caused by urinothorax
SpecialtyPulmonology
SymptomsSimilar to pleural effusion
Usual onsetHours after triggering condition onset
CausesObstructive uropathy, trauma
TreatmentTreating the underlying condition
PrognosisGood
FrequencyExtremely rare
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