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Created page with "'''Pleural effusion''', also called '''hydrothorax''', refers to the presence of fluid in the pleural cavity. If visible on a chest radiograph, there are at least 100 mL of fluid. If there is simultaneous pneumothorax, the condition is called '''hydropneumothorax'''. == Etiology and types == * Types according to composition and cause ** Transudates (hydrothorax/HTX) *** Heart failure *** Hypoalbuminaemia **** Cirrhosis **** Nephrotic syndrome ** Exuda..."
(Created page with "'''Pleural effusion''', also called '''hydrothorax''', refers to the presence of fluid in the pleural cavity. If visible on a chest radiograph, there are at least 100 mL of fluid. If there is simultaneous pneumothorax, the condition is called '''hydropneumothorax'''. == Etiology and types == * Types according to composition and cause ** Transudates (hydrothorax/HTX) *** Heart failure *** Hypoalbuminaemia **** Cirrhosis **** Nephrotic syndrome ** Exuda...")
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