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World J Hepatol. Oct 27, 2013; 5(10): 589-591
Published online Oct 27, 2013. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v5.i10.589
Published online Oct 27, 2013. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v5.i10.589
A fascinating presentation of hepatic hydrothorax
Vinaya Gaduputi, Hassan Tariq, Kalyan Kanneganti, Department of Medicine, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, Bronx, NY 10457, United States
Author contributions: All authors have made contributions to the article and have reviewed it before submission.
Correspondence to: Hassan Tariq, MD, Department of Medicine, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, 1650 Selwyn Ave, Suit #10C, Bronx, NY 10457, United States. htariq@bronxleb.org
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Received: August 2, 2013
Revised: September 7, 2013
Accepted: October 16, 2013
Published online: October 27, 2013
Revised: September 7, 2013
Accepted: October 16, 2013
Published online: October 27, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: We aim to publish this fascinating presentation of a case of hepatic hydrothorax that clearly provides an insight into pathophysiology of its development. We also presented its natural course and management. Such awareness will prompt institution of timely therapy and prevent long term sequelae of this potentially fatal condition.