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Computed Tomography (CT) Pleural Effusion Part 4 Clinical symptoms and sign - Dr. Sheetu Singh

Computed Tomography (CT) Pleural Effusion Part 4 Clinical symptoms and sign - Dr. Sheetu Singh

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Computed Tomography (CT) Pleural Effusion Part 4 Clinical symptoms and sign - Dr. Sheetu Singh

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  1. Computed Tomography (CT) • Helps identify underlying parenchymal abnormalities • Differentiate transudative from exudative pleural effusion • Differentiate malignant pleural effusion by – presence of pleural nodularity, pleural rind, pleural thickening > 1 cm and mediastinal pleural involvement

  2. Which one of the following conditions may lead to exudative pleural effusion? • Cirrhosis • Nephrotic syndrome • Congestive heart failure • Bronchogenic carcinoma

  3. All of the following are causes of transudative pleural effusion except: • Nephrotic syndrome • Rheumatoid arthritis • Constrictive pericarditis • Myxedema • Pulmonary embolism

  4. Left side pleural effusion is seen in : • Pancreatitis • Rheumatoid arthritis • Hypoproteinemia • CCF • Esophageal rupture

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