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Unilateral pleural effusion without ascites in liver cirrhosis

Journal Article · · Postgrad. Med.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5551223
The source of massive pleural effusion was not apparent in a 58-year-old man who had cirrhosis but no demonstrable ascites. Intraperitoneal injection of technetium Tc 99m sulfur colloid established the presence of peritoneopleural communication. This diagnostic technique can be helpful in evaluating patients with cirrhosis of the liver and pleural effusion with or without ascites.
Research Organization:
Department of Medicine, Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio
OSTI ID:
5551223
Journal Information:
Postgrad. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Postgrad. Med.; (United States) Vol. 74:3; ISSN POMDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English