Pleural Effusion
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Pleural Effusion Definition
Increased amounts of fluid within the pleural cavity. Symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, and chest pain. It is usually caused by lung infections, congestive heart failure, pleural and lung tumors, connective tissue disorders, and trauma.Pleural Effusion Synonyms
Pleural Effusion, EFFUSION, PLEURAL, PLEURAL EFFUSION, pleural effusionTerms in Pleural Effusion category
ChylothoraxMalignant Pleural Effusion