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Pleural effusion Flashcards

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What are the causes of pleural effusion split into?

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Transudative
Exudative

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Transudative causes of pleural effusion

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Protein <30g/L

Heart failure
Hypoalbuminemia caused by: liver failure, nephrotic syndrome, MALABSORPTOIN
Hypothyroidism
Meigs syndrome - benign ovarian tumour + pleural effusion

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Exudative causes of pleural effusion

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Infection
Cancer
pancreatitis
pulmonary embolism
Dressler’s syndrome

connective tissue disease
rheumatoid arthritis
systemic lupus erythematosus

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