Re-expansion pulmonary edema and hypotension

Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci. 1992 Jan-Mar;34(1):39-42.

Abstract

A case with diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and superior vena cava obstruction on chemotherapy, presented with respiratory distress and massive pleural effusion of right hemithorax. On removal of 3.5 litres of fluid, he developed pulmonary edema of the same side and hypotension.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dopamine / therapeutic use
  • Fluid Therapy
  • Humans
  • Hypotension / etiology*
  • Hypotension / therapy
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / complications
  • Male
  • Pleural Effusion / complications
  • Pleural Effusion / therapy*
  • Pulmonary Edema / etiology*
  • Respiratory Distress Syndrome / therapy
  • Suction / adverse effects*
  • Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / complications

Substances

  • Dopamine