Pleura Flashcards
1
Q
Spontaneous pneumothorax
etiology
A
rupture of emphysemitous bleb
seen in younger people
2
Q
Spontaneous pneumothorax
tracheal deviation
A
ipsilateral
because pressure is low, it goes to that side
3
Q
Tension pneumothorax
etiology
A
penetrating chest injury
4
Q
Tension pneumothorax
tracheal deviation
A
contralateral side
increased pressure pushes to contralateral side
5
Q
Presentation of mesothelioma
A
recurrent pleural effusions
(mesothelium creases serous pleural fluid)
dyspnea
pleuritic chest pain
