Acute hydrothorax complicating peritoneal dialysis.
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Acute hydrothorax complicating peritoneal dialysis: a case report
INTRODUCTION Acute hydrothorax is an uncommon but a well-recognized complication of peritoneal dialysis. No single test is definitive for diagnosis. Although it is not a life-threatening condition, hydrothorax often requires abandonment of peritoneal dialysis. Delay in diagnosis can lead to worsening of the clinical status. CASE PRESENTATION A 33-year-old Caucasian woman with lupus, who was s...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMJ
سال: 1970
ISSN: 0959-8138,1468-5833
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.2.5701.94