Case series of Pleural effusion in Antenatal womens

Abstract

Pleural diseases in pregnancy is less common in our settings compared to general population. However these group of diseases may lead to significant diagnostic dilemmas with high morbidity and mortality. Most of the symptoms may be confused with normal physiological changes. Clinicians should differentiate these diseases from normal physiological changes by meticulous history taking and clinical examination. Careful multi-disciplinary team management involving the obstetricians, paediatricians, anaesthetists, pneumologists and thoracic surgeons in intensive care settings can save lives.In this case series , We are reporting four different clinical scenarios which presented as pleural effusion in antenatal mothers with varied etiology. It is incumbent upon clinicians caring for pregnant women to be alert to distinguish between pathology and normal physiology so that they can get appropriate timely interventions.