Encyclopedia: Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion is excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs. Excessive amounts of such fluid can impair breathing by limiting the expansion...
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Pleural effusion occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space (the space between the two layers of the pleura). It is commonly known as "water...
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Parapneumonic pulmonary effusion - Overview, Parapneumonic pulmonary effusion is an build up of fluid between layers of the tissue lining the lung and the chest cavity, which develops in the setting of pneumonia. Definition of Parapneumonic pulmonary effusion:
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Definition of Pleural effusion: Benjamin Medoff, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Pulmonary and Critical Care Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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Pleural effusion is an indicator of an underlying disease process that may be pulmonary or nonpulmonary in origin, acute or chronic. The etiologic spectrum of pleural effusion is extensive. However, most pleural effusions are caused by congestive heart failure, pneumonia, malignancy, or pulmonary embolism.
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Kinasewitz GT. Pleuritis and Pleural Effusion. Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine on CD-ROM 1997; Chapter One. The absolute best detailed current review covering all aspects of pleural disease. Excellent tables, well referenced...
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Fluid that accumulates in the pleural space because of trauma or disease is called pleural effusion. This condition may result from heart failure, cancer, pulmonary embolism, or inflammation. Questions to Ask Your Pulmonary Care Team Join Our Pleural Effusion Forum...
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Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Pulmonary effusion. Pulmonary effusion. Information about Pulmonary effusion in the Hutchinson encyclopedia. (redirected from Pulmonary effusion)
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Parapneumonic pulmonary effusion is an build up of fluid between layers of the tissue lining the lung and the chest cavity, which develops in the setting of pneumonia...
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Respiratory System - Parapneumonic Pulmonary Effusion pictures and images. Read article on Parapneumonic Pulmonary Effusion You are here : AllRefer.com > Health > Diseases & Conditions > Parapneumonic Pulmonary Effusion > Pictures & Images: Respiratory System...
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