Pleural Effusion Flashcards
1
Q
3 tumors causing 75% of all malignant pleural effusions
A
~ LUNG CA
~ BREAST CA
~ LYMPHOMA
2
Q
EXUDATE OR TRANSUDATE??
Pleural fluid serum protein >0.5
PF serum LDH >0.6
A
EXUDATE
3
Q
What should be the result of serum and pleural fluid protein gradient to consider TRANSUDATIVE effusion?
A
> 31 g/L or >3.1 g/dL
4
Q
Most accurate test for pleural effusion
A
UTZ guided thoracentesis
