| Pleural effusion and hydronephrosis in a newborn. | |
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PMID: 2923019 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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While the association of obstructive uropathy with ascites has been known since 1863, and with pleural effusion since 1954, the latter combination remains rare. This case report describes a male newborn with a massive left pleural effusion that was caused by same-sided hydronephrosis from obstructing posterior urethral valves. The effusion disappeared within a few days after adequate urinary drainage was established, and the infant was remained well since the abnormal urethral valves were fulgurated cystoscopically. Review of the clinical and experimental literature reveals no consensus about how pleural fluid accumulates in the presence of obstructive uropathy, and this neonate showed a direct inverse relation between the amount of pleural fluid drainage and urinary output via catheter. Hydronephrosis should be considered diagnostically when a newborn has a pleural effusion that is otherwise unexplained. |
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Authors:
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S D Lee |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice / American Board of Family Practice Volume: 2 ISSN: 0893-8652 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Board Fam Pract Publication Date: 1989 Jan-Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1989-04-20 Completed Date: 1989-04-20 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8807505 Medline TA: J Am Board Fam Pract Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 55-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Family Health Services, Kansas City, KS 66103. |
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Humans Hydronephrosis / complications*, diagnosis, etiology Infant, Newborn Male Pleural Effusion / etiology*, therapy Urethral Obstruction / complications, congenital, therapy |
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