Hepatitis A Associated with Chylothorax: An Uncommon Presentation of a Common Infection

This report highlights that pleural effusion associated with hepatitis A infection is usually a benign, self-limiting condition which should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pleural effusion or chylothorax in a patient with acute viral hepatitis.

Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - December 1, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Mehta, K., Shinde, S., Rego, S., Shet, A. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research