Pleural Diseases
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inflamm dis = PLEURISY |
Pleural Diseases Categories.
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Chylothorax - The presence of chyle in the thoracic cavity. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
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Hemopneumothorax - Collection of air and blood in the pleural cavity. |
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Hemothorax - Hemorrhage within the pleural cavity. |
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Hydropneumothorax - A collection of fluid and gas within the pleural cavity. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
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Hydrothorax - A collection of watery fluid in the pleural cavity. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
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Pleural Effusion - 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. |
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Pleurisy |
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Pneumothorax - An accumulation of air or gas in the pleural space, which may occur spontaneously or as a result of trauma or a pathological process, or be introduced deliberately ( = PNEUMOTHORAX, ARTIFICIAL). (Dorland, 27th ed) |
Pleural Diseases Definitions and Terms
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