A Novel Diagnostic Approach for Suspected Icodextrin Pleural Effusion in a Peritoneal Dialysis Patient

Pleural Effusion in a Peritoneal Dialysis Patient

A 34-year-old female presented with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) treated by peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) complained of a dry cough. Chest X-ray and chest computed tomography (CT) scan revealed massive right hydrothorax. Because the glucose concentration of pleural fluid was markedly high compared with that of serum, we performed isotope and contrast peritoneography. We used CT for localizing it...

Unilateral pleural effusion in a peritoneal dialysis patient.

To cite: Koratala A, Bhatti V. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2016216637 DESCRIPTION Massive pleural effusion is a rare complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD) which can progress quickly to cause acute respiratory distress. Delay in diagnosis may result in recurrent hospitalisations and expose patients to unnecessary medications and imaging witho...

Pleural effusion secondary to minoxidil in a peritoneal dialysis patient.

Sir, We report a case of a 48-year-old male with end-stage renal disease secondary to focal segmental glomerular sclerosis, who began continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (PD) in June 2002. Three months later, minoxidil 5mg/day was introduced because of uncontrolled hypertension. Oedema and weight gain appeared in spite of 3 l/day net ultrafiltration on PD. Left pleural effusion associated...

Icodextrin allergy in a peritoneal dialysis patient.

Severe “sweet” pleural effusion in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patient

INTRODUCTION Hydrothorax is a rare complication of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) which can progress quickly to cause acute respiratory distress. CASE PRESENTATION We present a 76 year-old female with a past medical history significant for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on daily home peritoneal dialysis for 2 years presented to the hospital from home with shortness of breath...