MEDICAL
PLEURA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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transudative
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exudative
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executive
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Pleural effusions that are due to malignancy are either malignant pleural effusions (MPE) or paramalignant pleural effusions (PMPE). MPEs are diagnosed by the presence of malignant cells in the pleural fluid or tissue.
Detailed explanation-2: -Most MPEs are exudative. Around 3-5% malignant pleural effusion can be transudative in nature.
Detailed explanation-3: -A pleural effusion can be serious and potentially life-threatening, but it is treatable. If cancer grows in the pleural space, it causes a “malignant pleural effusion.” This condition is a sign that the cancer has spread, or metastasized, to other areas of the body.
Detailed explanation-4: -Heart failure is the most common cause. Exudative effusion is caused by blocked blood vessels or lymph vessels, inflammation, infection, lung injury, or tumors.