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What is the pathophysiology of a pleural effusion?
Transudative pleural effusion is caused by fluid leaking into the pleural space. This is from increased pressure in the blood vessels or a low blood protein count. Heart failure is the most common cause.
How does Urinothorax cause pleural effusion?
urinothoraces) is defined as urine in the fluid-filled cavity that surrounds the lungs. It is usually caused by obstructive uropathy. It is mainly diagnosed by analyzing the pleural fluid….
| Urinothorax | |
|---|---|
| Right sided pleural effusion caused by urinothorax | |
| Specialty | Pulmonology |
| Symptoms | Similar to pleural effusion |
How does hydrostatic pressure cause pleural effusion?
Inflammation of the pleura may increase the formation of pleural fluid because of increased blood flow (hydrostatic pressure) and permeability of the pleural capillaries along with increased intrapleural colloidal osmotic pressure due to a higher concentration of protein in the fluid.
How does Urinothorax happen?
Urinothorax is the presence of urine in the pleural space, which is a very unusual condition. [4] Several possible etiologies are proposed, with obstructive uropathy with hydronephrosis and disruption of the diaphragm by blunt abdominal trauma being the most common cause.
What is transudate in pathology?
A transudate is a filtrate of blood. It is due to increased pressure in the veins and capillaries that forces fluid through the vessel walls or to a low level of protein in blood serum. Transudate accumulates in tissues outside the blood vessels and causes edema (swelling).
What is difference between transudate and exudate?
Exudates are fluids, CELLS, or other cellular substances that are slowly discharged from BLOOD VESSELS usually from inflamed tissues. Transudates are fluids that pass through a membrane or squeeze through tissue or into the EXTRACELLULAR SPACE of TISSUES.
What is the composition of pleural fluid?
The composition of normal pleural fluid consists of total white blood cell count of 1.716 x 10(3) cells mL(-1). Differential cell counts: 75% macrophages, 23% lymphocytes, and marginally present mesothelial cells (1% to 2%), neutrophils (1%), and eosinophils (0%).