Pleural Effusion Flashcards by Andrew Gregory | Brainscape

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Pleural Effusion Transudate Causes

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CHF (most common)
Hypoalbuminaemia (liver disease, renal failure, malabsorption)
Meig’s
Hypothyroidism

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Pleural Effusion Exudate Causes

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Infection (pneumonia most common cause)
PE
Connective tissue disorders
Neoplasia
Dressler’s
Yellow nail

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