Department of Pulmonology, AR-RAZI Hospital, MOHAMMED VI University Hospital, LRMS Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Marrakech, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco.
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 28(01), 619-624
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2025.28.1.3470
Received on 31 August 2025; revised on 06 October 2025; accepted on 08 October 2025
An unusual cause of pleural effusion is the presence of urine in the pleural cavity, also known as Urinothorax. We present here a case arising after placement of a double J catheter. Biochemical analysis of the pleural fluid strongly suggested this diagnosis. Treatment, including therapeutic thoracentesis and management of the underlying uropathy, resolved the problem. It is essential to bear in mind this rare diagnosis when pleural effusion occurs after urological surgery. Further studies are needed to define precise diagnostic criteria.
Urinothorax; Creatinine ratio; Rare cause of pleural effusion; Thoracentesis
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M. A. EDDAHIOUI, O. ABOUOBAYD, M. IJIM, O. FIKRI and L. AMRO. Urinothorax: A rare cause of pleural effusion. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 28(01), 619-624. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.28.1.3470.
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