Pleural Effusion [pleurální výpotek]

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Terms

fluidothorax
fluidotorax
pleura - efúze
pleurální efuze
pleurální výpotek (exsudát)
pohrudniční výpotek

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Definition

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.

Annotation
PLEURAL EFFUSION, MALIGNANT is also available
DUI
D010996 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0017043
History note
1968; was in Cat A & C 1968-1983, was PLEURAL EFFUSIONS in Cat A & C 1963-1967
Online note
use PLEURAL EFFUSION to search PLEURAL EFFUSIONS 1966-1967
Public note
1968; was PLEURAL EFFUSIONS 1963-1967