Valproic acid-induced eosinophilic pleural effusion.(Case Report) From: Southern Medical Journal | Date: August 1, 2003| Author: Kravetz, Jeffrey D.; Federman, Daniel G. | COPYRIGHT 2003 Southern Medical Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Abstract: Valproic acid is a carboxylic acid used for the treatment of both seizure and mood disorders. Its association with pleural fluid eosinophilia has been reported once in the English language literature. We present another case of valproic acid-induced pleural fluid eosinophilia associated with fever and peripheral blood eosinophilia. Extensive evaluation failed to reveal any other cause of eosinophilic pleural effusion, and the effusion resolved with discontinuance of valpr...

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