Hepatic hydrothorax in the absence of ascites with mixed bacterial and fungal infection: a case report
This case underscores the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of HH without ascites, emphasizing the need for individualized infection management and surgical interventions in refractory cases. Further research is needed to clarify the mechanisms of HH and improve treatment strategies.
Authors
- Xiaolong Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3100-1264)
- W.Y. Chu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4508-9702)
- Tao Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8157-7674)
- Zhenghong Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2944-6001)
- Shufang Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9359-8202)
- Liyun Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7933-7284)
- Zhongzhao Yuan
Institutions
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Shuguang Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-10-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11715-7
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52
Funders
- Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality