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We describe the case of a patient with long-standing Parkinson’s disease and recurrent bilateral pleural effusions. The pleural fluid
was an exudate, rich in normal lymphocytes, and the echocardiogram, chest computerized axial tomography, and immunological,
microbiological and cytological studies were negative. The patient had been taking bromocriptine, which can be related to chronic
pleural effusions. Using Pubmed, we found about 40 cases of pleuropulmonary changes or constrictive pericarditis that were
related to bromocriptine. We decided to suspend this drug, with resolution of the pleural effusion and respiratory complaints for
more than a year now. We discuss possible underlining mechanisms for this and emphasize the importance of collecting the past
medical history and medication and of considering possible iatrogenic effects.
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Case Reports in PulmonologyVolume 2011 (2011), Article ID 695057, 3 pages
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation