ArticleCase reports in pulmonology2026
Right-Sided Bilothorax With Secondary Empyema: A Rare Thoracic Manifestation.
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- Right-Sided Bilothorax With Secondary Empyema: A Rare Thoracic Manifestation.Case reports in pulmonology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Bilothorax, the presence of bile in the pleural cavity, is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition. It may occur spontaneously or following hepatobiliary interventions, with right-sided involvement being most common. Patients are at substantial risk of developing empyema and require prompt drainage and intravenous antibiotic therapy. We report a 41-year-old male presenting with progressive dyspnea and bilious pleural effusion. Imaging and pleural fluid analysis confirmed right-sided bilothorax, supported by a pleural-to-serum bilirubin ratio > 1. Cultures later identified
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