hydrothorax

• Estado médico caracterizado por la acumulación de líquido en la cavidad pleural (el espacio entre los pulmones y la pared torácica), que a menudo surge como consecuencia de enfermedades cardíacas o renales.

A medical condition characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity, the space between the lungs and the chest wall, often resulting from disease of the heart or kidneys.

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   An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the pleural cavity, the space between the lungs and the chest wall, often associated with conditions like heart failure or kidney disease.

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   • The patient was diagnosed with hydrothorax following a chest X-ray.
   • Hydrothorax can cause difficulty breathing due to lung compression.
   • Treatment for hydrothorax often involves addressing the underlying heart or kidney condition.