Investigating a Case of Recurrent Pleural Effusion
Joint Authors
Almeida, Fernanda
Rodrigues, Patrícia
Ferreira, João Pedro
Neves, Maria
Abreu, Miguel Araújo
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We describe the case of a patient with long-standing Parkinson's disease and recurrent bilateral pleural effusions.
The pleural fluid was an exudate, rich in normal lymphocytes, and the echocardiogram, chest computerized axial tomography, and immunological, microbiological and cytological studies were negative.
The patient had been taking bromocriptine, which can be related to chronic pleural effusions.
Using Pubmed, we found about 40 cases of pleuropulmonary changes or constrictive pericarditis that were related to bromocriptine.
We decided to suspend this drug, with resolution of the pleural effusion and respiratory complaints for more than a year now.
We discuss possible underlining mechanisms for this and emphasize the importance of collecting the past medical history and medication and of considering possible iatrogenic effects.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rodrigues, Patrícia& Neves, Maria& Ferreira, João Pedro& Abreu, Miguel Araújo& Almeida, Fernanda. 2011. Investigating a Case of Recurrent Pleural Effusion. Case Reports in Pulmonology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rodrigues, Patrícia…[et al.]. Investigating a Case of Recurrent Pleural Effusion. Case Reports in Pulmonology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rodrigues, Patrícia& Neves, Maria& Ferreira, João Pedro& Abreu, Miguel Araújo& Almeida, Fernanda. Investigating a Case of Recurrent Pleural Effusion. Case Reports in Pulmonology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491235
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491235