 | A pleural effusion is accumulation of excessive fluid in the pleural space, the potential space that surrounds each lung. Under normal conditions, pleural... 30 KB (3,720 words) - 05:46, 25 January 2024 |
 | The pleural cavity, pleural space, or intrapleural space is the potential space between the pleurae of the pleural sac that surrounds each lung. A small... 18 KB (2,017 words) - 15:15, 2 May 2024 |
Malignant pleural effusion is a condition in which cancer causes an abnormal amount of fluid to collect between the thin layers of tissue (pleura) lining... 10 KB (1,147 words) - 05:57, 10 April 2024 |
 | is one of the various kinds of pleural effusion. There are three stages: exudative, when there is an increase in pleural fluid with or without the presence... 21 KB (2,453 words) - 17:11, 25 October 2023 |
 | Pleurisy (section Pleural effusion) that affect the pleural space. In some cases of pleurisy, excess fluid builds up in the pleural space. This is called a pleural effusion. The buildup of... 26 KB (2,989 words) - 06:28, 6 March 2024 |
 | A parapneumonic effusion is a type of pleural effusion that arises as a result of a pneumonia, lung abscess, or bronchiectasis. There are three types of... 4 KB (245 words) - 16:35, 30 May 2021 |
 | Yellow nail syndrome (redirect from Primary lymphedema associated with yellow nails and pleural effusion) associated with yellow nails and pleural effusion",: 849 is a very rare medical syndrome that includes pleural effusions, lymphedema (due to under development... 9 KB (900 words) - 14:21, 19 January 2024 |
 | rather than decreased, vocal resonance distinguishes pneumonia from a pleural effusion. A chest radiograph is frequently used in diagnosis. In people with... 120 KB (12,708 words) - 18:58, 21 April 2024 |
 | Mesothelioma (redirect from Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma) chest due to an accumulation of fluid in the pleural space (pleural effusion) are often symptoms of pleural mesothelioma. Mesothelioma that affects the... 96 KB (10,694 words) - 06:41, 27 April 2024 |
 | pleural effusions. The word effusion derives from the Latin word, effundo, which means "shed, pour forth, pour out, utter, lavish, waste." Effusion from... 8 KB (1,271 words) - 07:14, 23 August 2023 |