A rare case of infected urinothorax

Respir Med Case Rep. 2024 Jan 24:47:101989. doi: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2024.101989. eCollection 2024.

Abstract

Urinothorax is a rare cause of pleural effusion. Infected urinothorax is even rarer. Here we present a case of infected urinothorax from renal mass causing obstructive uropathy. Patient improved with pleural drainage and a multidisciplinary approach of treatment between team involving urologist and pulmonologist. This case highlights the complexity in the diagnosis and management of infected urinothorax.

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