Urinothorax and pseudo-azotemia following total abdominal hysterectomy: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pleural effusion is a common pulmonary condition affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Pleural effusion of extravascular origin (PEEVO) pertains to a pleural effusion that does not originate from the pulmonary vasculature. True prevalence of PEEVO, such as urinothorax, is unclear in view of the absence of clear diagnostic criteria. However, it has been observed to follow a bimodal age distribution, with a higher frequency in the age groups of 41-50 and 61-70 years. Additionally, it was more likely to have a unilateral right-sided presentation and occupy over two-thirds of the hemithorax. Pseudo-azotemia is a condition that causes elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (Cr) levels without actual kidney dysfunction.

Case description

We report an un

SUBMITTER: Mikhail E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10789904 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature