Hepatic hydrothorax is a respiratory condition that affects people with cirrhosis and other serious liver issues. It occurs when fluid builds up in the pleural space. Hepatic hydrothorax is a ...

Empyema is considered to be a sub-classification of parapneumonic pleural effusion. A parapneumonic effusion describes the build-up of activated pleural fluid which is associated with a lung infection ...

EFFUSION into the general pleural cavity is a frequent manifestation of congestive heart failure. On the other hand, pleural effusion localized in an interlobar space is not a common finding, since ...

A rare ABPA case presenting with pyopneumothorax underscores diagnostic challenges and the importance of timely treatment.

An automated approach to the glycan analysis of cell surface proteins implicated in cancer metastasis Lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma are major cause of pleural effusion, and management of lung ...

Pleural diseases affect the pleural tissue that lines the inside of the chest cavity and covers the outside of the lungs. The visceral pleura (which covers the lung) and the parietal pleura (which ...

Children ≤18 years of age receiving a pleural drainage procedure for complicated pneumonia were eligible if they were discharged from participating hospitals between January 1, 2004 and June 30, 2009.

Pleurisy causes your lung’s lining to get inflamed, making it painful to breathe. An underlying condition or infection typically causes this. Rest is important and you may want to consult your doctor.

THE diagnosis of pericardial effusion and pericarditis is often difficult. The history and physical signs can be misleading, and the electrocardiogram is frequently equivocal. A high index of ...