Pleural cavity - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
12 Oct 2009 ... Front view of thorax, showing the relations of the pleuræ and lungs to the chest wall. Pleura in blue; lungs in purple. ...
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Pleural effusion: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Your body produces pleural fluid in small amounts to lubricate the surfaces of the pleura, the thin tissue that lines the chest cavity and surrounds the ...
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Pleural effusion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pleural effusion is excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs. Excessive amounts of such fluid ...
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Pleural Effusion: Pleural Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
Fluid can accumulate in the pleural space as a result of a large number of disorders, including infections, injuries, heart or liver failure, blood clots
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What Are Pleurisy and Other Disorders of the Pleura?
Pleurisy (PLUR-is-see) is inflammation (swelling) of the pleura. The pleura is a large, thin sheet of tissue (membrane) that wraps around the outside of ...
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Pleural Disorders: MedlinePlus
29 Aug 2009 ... Many different conditions can cause pleural problems. Viral infection is the most common cause of pleurisy. The most common cause of pleural ...
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Pleural Effusion: Mediastinal and Pleural Disorders: Merck Manual ...
Pleural effusions are accumulations of fluid within the pleural space. They have multiple causes and usually are classified as transudates or exudates. ...
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Pleural needle biopsy: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
A pleural biopsy is a procedure to remove a sample of the tissue lining the lungs and the inside of the chest wall to check for disease or infection. ...
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Pneumothorax: Pleural Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
A pneumothorax is the presence of air between the two layers of pleura, resulting in partial or complete collapse of the lung. ...
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Pleural fluid analysis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
29 Oct 2009 ... Pleural fluid analysis examines fluid that has collected in the pleural space -- the small area outside of the lungs but inside the chest ...
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