Pleural Disease Flashcards
1
Q
which pleural effusion cause is due to an inflammatory process
A
- exudate
2
Q
which pleural effusion cause is due to increased permeability of capillaries and pleural membrane
A
- exudate
3
Q
meniscus sign on CXR indicates
A
- pleural fluid
4
Q
what is the next step for anyone with a suspected pleural effusion
A
- ultrasound
5
Q
result of thoracentesis
A
- allows expansion of the lung
6
Q
pleural fluid filled with neutrophils suggestive of
A
- acute inflammatory process
7
Q
pleural fluid filled with lymphocytes suggestive of
A
- malignancy or TB
8
Q
if you find amylase in the pleural fluid, think
A
- pancreatitis
