Pleural effusion
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In medicine, a pleural effusion is the "presence of fluid in the pleural cavity resulting from excessive transudation or exudation from the pleural surfaces. It is a sign of disease and not a diagnosis in itself."[1]
Diagnosis
Physical examination
Dullness to percussion and tactile fremitus are the best signs according to a systematic review by the Rational Clinical Examination. [2]
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Pleural effusion (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ Wong, Camilla L.; Jayna Holroyd-Leduc, Sharon E. Straus (2009-01-21). "Does This Patient Have a Pleural Effusion?". JAMA 301 (3): 309-317. DOI:10.1001/jama.2008.937. Retrieved on 2009-01-21. Research Blogging.