Non-Chylous Congenital Pleural Effusion in New-Born
Ahmed Elmelhat1*, Maged Ahmed2, Mohammed Nabil3 and Hani Mohamed4
¹Pediatric/NICU department, HMS Mirdif hospital, Dubai, UAE
²NICU department, Danat Al Emarat hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
3Pediatric/NICU department, HMS Mirdif hospital, Dubai, UAE
4Pediatric/NICU department, HMS Mirdif hospital, Dubai, UAE
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Ahmed Elmelhat, Pediatric/NICU department, HMS Mirdif hospital, Dubai, UAE.
Received: January 06, 2023 Published: January 19, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58624/SVOAPD.2023.02.025
Abstract
In neonates, congenital isolated pleural effusion is considered one of the rare causes of respiratory distress. Chylous effusion is the commonest presentation. We report a case of non-chylous congenital idiopathic pleural effusion, and we will discuss the background diagnosis and management.
Keywords: Congenital, Idiopathic, Pleural, Effusion, Non-chylous, New-born, Down syndrome, Trisomy 21, Respiratory distress, Hydrothorax
Citation: Elmelhat A, Ahmed M, Nabil M, Mohamed H. Non-Chylous Congenital Pleural Effusion in New-Born. SVOA Paediatrics 2023, 2:1, 14-17.