Pathoma: Pleura Flashcards

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Spontaneous pneumothorax is often due to ____________.

A

rupture of an emphysematous bleb

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Tension pneumothorax often result from ___________.

A

penetrating chest wounds

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How do pneumothoraces affect the position of the trachea?

A

Large pneumothoraces push the trache in the opposite direction, while small pneumothoraces pull it towards.

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Mesothelioma often present with ___________.

A

recurrent pleural effusions, because mesothelial cells normally produce serosal fluid

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