What are the 4 most common cause of Pleural Effusion?
Case Disscussion CHD Patient is seen in hospital for Pneumonia. X-ray confirms Pneumonia. Shows Pleural Effusion as well and thoracentesis is done. Results as below. What is the diagnosis? Exudative Effusion. Neutrophilic Predominance. Other labs include What other tests are to be done?
What is the next step? Case 2 PAD 54 YO M is seen for SOB. Physical exam is consistent with Pleural Effusion. Also has HFrEF of 35 %. Recently diagnosed and treated for pneumonia (HCAP). All cultures were negative though. CXR at various times has been the following. What is the Likely Cause?
To rule out PE, 3 days after fluid removal, CTPE is done. Shows the following finding. Dec 2016 Given such a rapid collection of fluid in Right side, what other DDx should be considered?
How is Trap Lung Diagnosed? How should this case be managed with such rapid fluid collection?
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