Pleural haemangioma: A rare cause of recurrent pleural effusion

Abstract

A middle aged female presented with recurrent unilateral pleural effusion. Thoracoscopy revealed a vascular tumor in the apical region of pleural cavity arising from the chest wall. Biopsy from the tumor showed features of pleural hemangioma. She was successfully managed by surgical excision of the tumor. The case is being presented because of its rarity.

Keywords

• Effusion
• Thoracoscopy
• Pleural hemangioma