scholarly journals Carbimazole Induced Pleural Effusion: A Case Report

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gautam Das ◽  
Stephen E. R. S. Stanaway ◽  
Liz Brohan
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Pleural Effusion ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Elderly Woman ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Caucasian Woman ◽  
Drug Induced ◽  
Alternative Treatment Strategy ◽  
Drug Lead ◽  
Exudative Pleural Effusion

Objective. To describe a patient with unilateral exudative pleural effusion that developed after commencement of carbimazole.Methods. We describe the presentation and clinical journey of an elderly woman who presented to the chest physicians initially with pleural effusion but was followed up by the endocrinology team.Result. The patient was a 77-year-old Caucasian woman who presented with symptoms of breathlessness and a confirmed unilateral pleural effusion while being on treatment for thyrotoxicosis. Her symptoms needed recurrent hospital admission for investigations and drainage, but no potential cause was identified after extensive investigations. A drug-induced exudative effusion consequent to carbimazole intake was diagnosed as discontinuation of the drug lead to complete resolution of the effusion with no recurrence.Conclusion. Physicians and Endocrinologist must bear in mind that this potentially rare complication of carbimazole while treating patients of thyrotoxicosis as appearance of similar features in their patients while being on carbimazole should lead to the discontinuation of the drug, and alternative treatment strategy should be considered.

Filariasis presenting as isolated pleural effusion: A case report and mini review

2020 ◽  
pp. 004947552096439
Author(s):  
Phiza Aggarwal ◽  
Saravanan Subramanian ◽  
Varinder Saini ◽  
Deepak Aggarwal
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Pleural Effusion ◽  
Pleural Fluid ◽  
Retrospective Review ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Causal Association ◽  
Accurate Detection ◽  
Rare Manifestation ◽  
Exudative Pleural Effusion ◽  
Fluid Cytology

Isolated pleural effusion is a rare manifestation of filariasis that mimics tuberculosis, especially in endemic regions. We describe a case of lymphocytic and exudative pleural effusion showing microfilaria on pleural fluid cytology. A retrospective review of all cases of filarial pleural effusion reported after 2000 was conducted to evaluate the association between filariasis and pleural effusion as well as to screen the features that can help in accurate detection of these patients. The analysis suggested a causal association between the parasite and the development of pleural effusion with a high sensitivity of pleural fluid cytology for diagnosis.

Spondylodiscitis presenting as pleural effusion in a geriatric female: a case report

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Funda Secik Arkin ◽  
Gulfidan Aras
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Chest Pain ◽  
Pleural Effusion ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Medical Problem ◽  
Pulmonary Diseases ◽  
Radiological Findings ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Low Incidence ◽  
Exudative Pleural Effusion

Abstract Pleural effusion is a frequently seen medical problem caused by pulmonary and non-pulmonary diseases. Spondylodiscitis is a very rare cause of pleural effusion and is typically diagnosed based on clinical, laboratory, microbiological and radiological findings. The low incidence and different clinical presentations of Spondylodiscitis make its diagnosis and treatment challenging. We present the case of a 78-year-old female who was initially admitted due to chest pain and, upon chest radiography, was found to have pleural effusion; and eventually diagnosed with spondylodiscitis. Keywords: Spondylodiscitis, exudative pleural effusion, geriatrics, vertebra, infection. Continuous...

scholarly journals Splenic Haematoma as a Rare Cause of Pleural Effusion: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kashish Dutta ◽  
Anuj Kumar ◽  
Surabhi Jaggi ◽  
Mandeep Kaur Sodhi ◽  
Deepak Aggarwal
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Pleural Effusion ◽  
Lung Parenchyma ◽  
Malignant Cells ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Enhanced Computed Tomography ◽  
Upper Abdomen ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography ◽  
Exudative Pleural Effusion

Pleural effusion has various aetiologies, mostly located either in the lung parenchyma or in the pleura. Subphrenic causes, leading to exudative pleural effusion are uncommon. Authors hereby, presented a case of a 50-year-old female with recurrent left sided pleural effusion. The effusion was haemorrhagic, exudative with low Adenosine Deaminase (ADA), and no malignant cells on cytology. Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography (CECT) thorax and upper abdomen showed an incidental splenic haematoma. With conservative treatment, splenic haematoma and adjoining pleural effusion resolved completely. Thus, this case highlights splenic haematoma as a rare but important cause of pleural effusion.

scholarly journals Spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema in a male toddler in a health facility in Nasarawa state: A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 53-55
Author(s):  
Surajudeen Oyeleke Bello ◽  
Sandra Umejiaku ◽  
Taofik Oluwaseun Ogunkunle ◽  
Oyetundun Fausat Afolabi ◽  
Ahmed Ashuku Yakubu
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Subcutaneous Emphysema ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Childhood Pneumonia ◽  
Peripheral Hospital ◽  
The Face ◽  
History Of ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissues

Background: Spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema (SSE) is a clinical condition in which air escapes into the subcutaneous tissues. It is a rare complication of childhood pneumonia and often occurs with pneumothorax and/or pneumomediastinum. Although the sight of a child with SSE could be frightening, it is mostly benign requiring in most cases supportive care. We report a case of SSE complicating pneumonia in an 18-month-old toddler that was managed conservatively. Case Report: An 18-months-old toddler was admitted with a 5-day history of progressive swelling of the face, scalp, upper limbs, and trunk. He was referred from a peripheral hospital where he was admitted for 5 days with pneumonia and had received antibiotics, intravenous fluid, and oxygen therapy. Clinical evaluation revealed extensive subcutaneous emphysema and right-sided pneumothorax. Antibiotics were optimized and the patient was provided supportive care and monitored for 7 days with complete resolution of the emphysema. Conclusion: SSE could complicate childhood pneumonia but it has a benign course. Effective treatment of underlying pneumonia alongside supportive care will achieve complete resolution.

scholarly journals Eosinophilic Exudative Pleural Effusion After Initiation of Tizanidine Treatment: A Case Report

Pain Medicine ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghassan Moufarrege ◽  
Evan Frank ◽  
Donna D. Carstens
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Pleural Effusion ◽  
Exudative Pleural Effusion

Complete resolution of arrhythmia-induced hydrops fetalis in utero

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. e235827 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monisha Narayanan ◽  
Sypara Dhuka ◽  
Srilatha Alapati ◽  
Robert P Kauffman
Keyword(s):  
Pleural Effusion ◽  
Supraventricular Tachycardia ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Patent Foramen Ovale ◽  
Liver Enzymes ◽  
Hydrops Fetalis ◽  
Caucasian Woman ◽  
Foramen Ovale ◽  
Elevated Liver Enzymes ◽  
Fetal Tachyarrhythmia

A 21-year-old G3P2011 Caucasian woman at 27 weeks’ gestation presented with fetal tachyarrhythmia between 240 and 270 beats per minute. Fetal supraventricular tachycardia, abdominal ascites, pleural effusion and pericardial effusion indicated hydrops fetalis. Management with digoxin and flecainide converted the fetus to sinus rhythm and resolved the ascites and pleural effusion within 4 days of treatment. Flecainide was discontinued at 31 weeks’ gestation due to elevated liver enzymes. Intrahepatic cholestasis was treated with ursodiol. Caesarean section was performed at 37 weeks’ gestation. Neonatal echocardiogram revealed a bicuspid aortic valve with mild regurgitation and a patent foramen ovale, and the infant showed no subsequent evidence of tachyarrhythmia or hydrops after delivery. Treatment of hydrops fetalis in the antenatal period is complex, and early diagnosis and treatment can quickly resolve supraventricular tachycardia-induced hydrops fetalis.

scholarly journals Nonresolving pleural effusion in an elderly woman: A case report

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 247 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Garg ◽  
R Sodhi ◽  
P Jabeed ◽  
A Rastogi
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Pleural Effusion ◽  
Elderly Woman
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