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pleural exudate |
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pleural exudate Pulmonary medicine An abnormal accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the pleural space Etiology Infection–bacterial, TB, viral, chylothorax, neoplasm, PTE with pulmonary infarction, GI disease, collagen vascular
disease–eg, SLE, asbestosis, pancreatitis, traumatic tap, postcardiotomy, neoplasm Management Thoracentesis. See Pleural effusion. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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