Pleural effusion
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Related Key Words and Synonyms: Pleural fluid
Overview
Historical perspective
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk factors
Screening
Causes
Differentiating Pleural effusion from other Disorders
Natural History, Complications & Prognosis
Diagnosis
History & Symptoms | Physical examination | Chest X ray |Laboratory Tests | Electrocardiogram | MRI | CT | Echocardiography | Other Imaging Findings |Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical: Medical Therapy
Surgical: Surgery
Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
References
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Additional Readings
- Light RW (2001). Pleural Diseases (4th ed. ed.). New York: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 0-7817-2777-4
- Light RW (2008). Fauci A, Braunwald E, Kasper DL, Hauser S, Longo D, Jameson JL, Loscalzo J., ed. Disorders of the pleura, mediastinum, diaphragm, and chest wall in Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine (17th ed. ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0071466332
- Dowdeswell IRG (1998). "Chapter 64: Pleural Diseases". In Stein JH. Internal Medicine (5th ed. ed.). New York: C.V.Mosby. ISBN 0-8151-8698-3