Pleural Effusion PDF
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Yahya Mansor
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This document details pleural effusion, a medical condition involving fluid buildup in the pleural space. It defines transudate and exudates, outlining their characteristics, causes, and treatments.
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PLEURAL EFFUSION DONE BY : YAHYA MANSOR DEFINITION The accumulation of serous fluid within the pleural space For the diagnosis purpose pleural effusion can be divided into transudate and exudates as following: Transudate : Proteins less than 3g/dl and LDH is < 200...
PLEURAL EFFUSION DONE BY : YAHYA MANSOR DEFINITION The accumulation of serous fluid within the pleural space For the diagnosis purpose pleural effusion can be divided into transudate and exudates as following: Transudate : Proteins less than 3g/dl and LDH is < 200 i.u/dl Fluid/serum LDH ratio < 0.6 Fluid/serum protein ratio
