A Case of hydropneumothorax

Abstract

Upon examination, it was found that she was mildly tachypneic and had JVD (Jugular vein distention). Sem noted in tricuspid region. Abdominal fullness with shifting dullness was also noted. A chest radiograph was preformed in emergency room revealed a moderate right pleural effusion. Her BNP was mildly elevated at 1900 (1-200), and her creatinine was 2.5. She was subsequently admitted for lower extremity edema, abdominal ascites and right-sided pleural effusion related to her underlying cardiac disease. A CXR revealed minimal left effusion and moderate size right pleural effusion.