Pathology with Pleura

Question 1

Pleurisy

Answer 1

• Inflammation of the pleura

* Often assoc with pleural effusion

Question 2

Causes of Pleurisy

Answer 2

1. Infection - tuberculosis
2. Heart failure
3. Cancer
4. Pulmonary embolism

Question 3

Symptoms of pleurisy

Answer 3

1. Chest pain ( worse on inhalation)
2. Shortness of breath
3. Local tenderness
4. Pain in back and shoulders

Question 4

Haemothorax

Answer 4

• Pleural effusion in which blood accumulates int he pleural cavity
• Excess fluid limits lung expansion

Question 5

Causes of haemothorax

Answer 5

1. Trauma to thorax

2. Thoracic surgery

Question 6

Symptoms of haemothorax

Answer 6

1. Chest pain
2. Dyspnea (sob)
3. Abnormal rapid breathing

Question 7

Pleural empyema

Answer 7

• Collection of pus in the pleural cavity caused by bacteria

* If untreated could caause sepsis

Question 8

Stages of empyema

Answer 8

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Question 9

Symptoms of empyema

Answer 9

• chest pain
• dry cough
• fever chill