Does cirrhosis cause pleural effusion?
In cirrhosis, pleural effusion is cause by high pressure in the portal vein (called portal hypertension). In many cases, the fluid build up starts in the abdomen (ascites) but eventually passes through holes in the diaphragm, into the chest (pleural effusion).
What causes hepatic hydrothorax?
| Hepatic hydrothorax | |
|---|---|
| Causes | Liver cirrhosis, ascites |
| Diagnostic method | Pleural fluid analysis |
| Treatment | Medical management, thoracentesis, liver transplant |
| Prognosis | Poor |
How long can you live with hepatic hydrothorax?
HH was refractory in 5 cases and combined with ascites in 26 cases. Eleven patients had episodes of spontaneous bacterial pleural empyema. HH was resolved in all transplant patients for three months. At one lethal outcome, the average survival rate was 114 mo.
What is the most common cause of ureteropelvic junction obstruction?
Most of the time, the blockage is caused when the connection between the ureter and the renal pelvis narrows. This causes urine to build up, damaging the kidney. The condition can also be caused when a blood vessel is located in the wrong position over the ureter.
What stage of cirrhosis does ascites occur?
Ascites is the main complication of cirrhosis,3 and the mean time period to its development is approximately 10 years. Ascites is a landmark in the progression into the decompensated phase of cirrhosis and is associated with a poor prognosis and quality of life; mortality is estimated to be 50% in 2 years.
What is hepatic hydrothorax?
Hepatic hydrothorax refers to the presence of a pleural effusion (usually >500 mL) in a patient with cirrhosis who does not have other reasons to have a pleural effusion (eg, cardiac, pulmonary, or pleural disease) [1-3]. Hepatic hydrothorax occurs in approximately 5 to 15 percent of patients with cirrhosis.
Can you have hepatic hydrothorax without ascites?
Patients with hepatic hydrothorax usually have ascites, but a few cases without ascites have been reported. The most likely explanation of hepatic hydrothorax is ascites passing through a diaphragmatic defect.
Is UPJ obstruction serious?
If undiagnosed or left untreated, chronic UPJ obstruction can lead to significant kidney damage and the gradual loss of kidney function. This is especially true of patients who are diagnosed later in life. Urinary tract infections become common and can be more serious than usual.
What are the symptoms of a blocked ureter?
Symptoms of a blocked ureter or urinary tract obstruction include:
- Pain in your abdomen, lower back or sides below your ribs (flank pain).
- Fever, nausea or vomiting.
- Difficulty urinating or emptying your bladder.
- Frequent urination.
- Recurring urinary tract infections (UTI).
- Urine that is bloody or cloudy.
Can pleural effusion disappear?
A minor pleural effusion often goes away on its own. Doctors may need to treat the condition that is causing the pleural effusion. For example, you may get medicines to treat pneumonia or congestive heart failure. When the condition is treated, the effusion usually goes away.