Pleural Effusion

OVERVIEW

Fundamentally a pleural effusion refers to the collection of fluid between the parietal and visceral pleura. 

This schematic shows the anatomical location of where fluid collects in a pleural effusion. It is in the pleural space between the parietal and visceral pleura (source).
This schematic shows the anatomical location of where fluid collects in a pleural effusion. It is in the pleural space between the parietal and visceral pleura (source).
WHAT CAUSES IT?

A variety of different disease processes can be responsible for causing a pleural effusion.

WHAT MAKES US SUSPECT IT?

Initial Presentation

 

CLINICAL WORKUP

 

ARCHIVE OF STANDARDIZED EXAM QUESTIONS 

This archive compiles standardized exam questions that relate to this topic.

 

Page Updated: 01.24.2017