Plural disease Flashcards by Eric ozkan

types of pleural effusions

transudate
exudate
empyema
hemothorax
chylous/chylothorax

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causes of transudates

Congestive heart failure
Cirrhosis
Nephrotic syndrome
Hypoalbuminemia
Lymphatic obstructon
Peritoneal dialysis 
atelectasis

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causes of exudates

Infection 
connective tissue diseases 
cancer
pulmonary embolism
trauma
Drug induced

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