Urinothorax With Fungal Empyema-A Rare and Unique Combination.

Authors

Muhammad Redzwan S Rashid Ali, Tham Teck Meng

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Respirology case reports. Volume 13. Issue 4. Pages e70182. Epub Apr 15, 2025.

Abstract

Urological procedure for obstructive renal calculi is a rare but important cause of pleural effusion. This case describes a patient presenting with symptomatic unilateral pleural effusion after a urological procedure which was initially treated and resolved. It subsequently recurred and was complicated by fungal pleural infection. It was treated as urinothorax. Treatment consisted of a combination of prompt and effective pleural drainage, prolonged intravenous antifungal and decompression of the urinary system to ensure closure of the nephro-pleural fistula and resulted in a good outcome.

PMID:
40237006
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