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1. Pleural effusion is excess fluid accumulation in the pleural space caused by increased fluid formation or decreased removal. 2. Pleural effusions are classified as transudative or exudative based on underlying causes such as heart failure, cirrhosis, or infection. 3. Diagnosis involves analyzing pleural fluid properties including pH, glucose, and cell counts to determine the cause and appropriate treatment such as thoracentesis or chest tube placement.

Author

Preisy G. I. Tampi

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EN