Hepatic hydrothorax: an uncommon cause of pleural effusion

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594722402089

• Palavras-chave: Hydrothorax, alcoholic cirrhosis, congestion, vena cava, alcoholism.

• Keywords: Hydrothorax, alcoholic cirrhosis, congestion, vena cava, alcoholism.

• Abstract:

  Hepatic hydrothorax is the accumulation of transudate in the pleural space of patients with decompensated cirrhosis, in the absence of cardiac, pulmonary, or pleural disease. This condition affects approximately 5 to 15% of patients with cirrhosis and is associated with complications such as ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, and increased mortality. The objective of this study is to present a case report of a patient with hepatic hydrothorax due to alcoholic cirrhosis, carried out through electronic medical records and a literature review.