differential of a large unilateral pleural effusion
When a pleural effusion is large and unilateral, concern for an underlying abnormality should be raised. Causes include:
- tumor
- infection
- parapneumonic effusion
- empyema
- extension from subdiaphragmatic primary infection
- chylothorax
- ruptured / injured thoracic duct
- tumor infiltration e.g. lymphoma
- hemorrhage
- trauma
- iatrogenic trauma
See also
Siehe auch:
Assoziationen und Differentialdiagnosen zu large unilateral pleural effusion:
