Pleural Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Pneumothorax ?
A
Air enters the pleural space
2
Q
What is Chylothorax?
A
Accumulation of Triglyceride rich lymph into the pleural space
Results from damage to the thoracic duct
3
Q
What is an Empyema
A
Accumulation of pus in the pleural space
4
Q
What does Pleurisy mean?
A
Term used for a sharp localised pain arriving from the pleura
