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Definition Epidemiology
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Parietal and visceral pleura
Fluid in pleural space :
Fluid in pleural space
Pathophysiology :
Pathophysiology
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Increased pleural fluid formation Decreased pleural fluid absorption
Aetiololgy :
Aetiololgy Transudate ( VP / Hypoproteinemia Exudate (inflammation > permeability)
Clinical manifestation :
Clinical manifestation Symptoms Signs (> 300ml)
Labratory studies :
Labratory studies
Light’s criteria :
Light’s criteria
Pleural fluid analysis :
Pleural fluid analysis
Imaging studies :
Imaging studies
Management :
Management
Parapneumonic pleural effusion :
Parapneumonic pleural effusion