Pleural Diseases

Question 1

Describe pleural space and fluid

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Question 2

Describe the physiology of the pleura and pleural space

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Question 3

What are the causes of pleural effusion?

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Question 4

What are the signs and symptoms of pleural effusion?

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Question 5

Contrast transudate and exudate

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Question 6

What are the diagnostic tests of pleural effusion?

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Question 7

Describe the approach to a patient with a pleural effusion

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Question 8

What does small pleural effusion look like on US?

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Question 9

Describe the chest radiograph of large pleural effusion

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Question 10

Describe malignant pleural effusions

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Question 11

What is indicated by low glucose?

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Question 12

What is high amylase indicated by?

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Question 13

How do we diagnose tuberculosis pleuritis?

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Question 14

What are the features of chylothorax?

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Question 15

Describe the parapneumonic effusion

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Question 16

Describe the parapneumonic effusion

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Question 17

Describe emphysema features

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Question 18

Discuss the Chest X-ray in Emphysema

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Question 19

Describe the CT imaging of empyema

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Question 20

Describe pneumothorax

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Question 21

What are the 3 types of pneumothorax?

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Question 22

Discuss spontaneous pneumothorax

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Question 23

Describe physical exams of pneumothorax

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Question 24

What does Chest X-ray tension pneumothorax?

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Question 25

Describe the diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma

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Question 26

Describe malignant mesothelioma

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Question 27

What are the histological types of malignant mesothelioma?

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