Pleural Effusion
Pleural Effusion
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Pleural effusion occurs when fluid collects in the pleural cavity-the area between the lungs and the chest. Fluid buildup may cause abnormal pressure on the lungs.
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerRobert L. Cowie, MB, FCP(SA), MD, MSc, MFOM - Pulmonology
Pleural Effusion
Illustration copyright 2000 by Nucleus Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.nucleusinc.com
Pleural effusion occurs when fluid collects in the pleural cavity-the area between the lungs and the chest. Fluid buildup may cause abnormal pressure on the lungs.
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerRobert L. Cowie, MB, FCP(SA), MD, MSc, MFOM - Pulmonology
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