Valproic acid-induced eosinophilic pleural effusion: a case report and review of the literature.
Neurologist
; 18(1): 39-40, 2012 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-22217614
ABSTRACT
We present a case of eosinophilic pleural effusion due to valproic acid (VPA), a rare adverse event that has been reported previously. A 30-year-old male patient presented with respiratory symptoms and right-sided pleuritic pain, within days of initiation of VPA treatment for a generalized seizure. Chest radiography revealed a moderate-sized right-sided pleural effusion, which was an exudate with a pH of 7.54 and 48% eosinophils. Symptoms resolved soon after discontinuation of the drug, as did the effusion in a repeat radiograph 3 weeks later. The likelihood that VPA was the cause of the effusion is examined.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Derrame Pleural
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Ácido Valproico
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Eosinofilia
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Exsudatos e Transudatos
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Neurologist
Assunto da revista:
NEUROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Israel