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==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
Pleural effusion is defined as the presence of excessive fluid in the pleural cavity resulting from transudation or exudation from the pleural surfaces. | Pleural effusion is defined as the presence of excessive fluid in the pleural cavity resulting from transudation or exudation from the pleural surfaces. | ||
==Causes== | |||
===Life Threatening Causes=== | |||
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated. | |||
* [[Pulmonary embolism]] | |||
* [[Congestive heart failure]] | |||
===Common Causes=== | |||
====Transudate==== | |||
* [[Left ventricular failure]] | |||
* [[Cirrhosis]] | |||
* [[Pulmonary embolism]] | |||
* [[Hypoalbuminemia]] | |||
====Exudate==== | |||
* [[Bacterial pneumonia]] | |||
* [[Pulmonary embolism]] | |||
* [[Malignancy]] | |||
* [[Autoimmune diseases]] | |||
* [[Pleuritis]] | |||
==Initial Diagnosis== | |||
==Approach to [[Thoracocentesis]]== | |||
==Do's== | |||
==Dont's== | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist|2}} | |||
Revision as of 23:05, 17 February 2014
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Twinkle Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]
Definition
Pleural effusion is defined as the presence of excessive fluid in the pleural cavity resulting from transudation or exudation from the pleural surfaces.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.