Pleural effusion diagnostic study of choice

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Dushka Riaz, MD

Overview

Because the treatment of pleural effusion varies based on the cause it is important to have a good differential diagnosis. This would drive the diagnostic approach and ultimately the diagnostic study of choice based on the presentation.