DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2023.v11i06.066

Pages: 1299-1300

A rare cause of pleural effusion is the presence of urine in the pleural space (urinothorax). We report here the case of a urinothorax subsequent to a double J catheter placement. Biochemical analysis of the pleural fluid was highly suggestive. Treatment based on therapeutic thoracentesis and treatment of the underlying uropathy resulted in resolution. Being a rare diagnosis it should always be considered when a pleural effusion appears after a urological procedure. More research is still needed to establish specific diagnosis criterias.