肝性胸水多继发于肝硬化腹水,是肝硬化较少见的并发症,其发病率约为肝硬化患者的5%~12%[1]。其发病机制尚未完全阐明,可能是多因素的结果。少数肝性胸水不伴有腹水,仅有胸闷、气促、咳嗽及呼吸困难等临床症状,容易导致误诊。治疗上多采取综合性方法,至今尚无特异治疗方法。1临? Hepatic pleural effusion secondary to cirrhosis and ascites, a rare complication of cirrhosis, the incidence of cirrhosis is about 5% to 12% of patients [1]. Its pathogenesis has not been fully elucidated, may be the result of many factors. A small number of hepatic hydrothorax is not associated with ascites, only chest tightness, shortness of breath, coughing and dyspnea and other clinical symptoms, easily lead to misdiagnosis. Treatment to take a comprehensive approach, there is no specific treatment. 1 Pro?