What causes pleural effusion? · Pneumonia. · Cancer (lung cancer, breast cancer or lymphoma). · Kidney disease. · Inflammatory disease. · Post open-heart surgery.

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The most common cause is congestive heart failure, which can lead to fluid buildup when the heart struggles to pump blood effectively. Other conditions, such as ...

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by R Krishna · 2024 · Cited by 61 — Common causes of exudative pleural effusion include pulmonary infections, such as pneumonia or tuberculosis; malignancy; inflammatory disorders ...

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But the most common causes are heart failure, cirrhosis (liver disease), and kidney problems. Leaky fluid from blood vessels. Transudative fluid ...

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Pleural effusion causes include congestive heart failure, pulmonary embolism, infections, cancer, autoimmune diseases, liver disease, and medications.

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by B Jany · 2019 · Cited by 440 — The most common causes of pleural effusion are congestive heart failure, cancer, pneumonia, and pulmonary embolism. Pleural fluid puncture (pleural tap) enables ...

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Pneumonia, cancer, and viral infections are common causes of pleural effusion with an exudative fluid.

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Most commonly lung cancer, breast cancer, or lymphoma but possible with any tumor metastatic to pleurae. Typically causing dull, aching chest pain.

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Their most common causes are lung cancer followed by breast cancer. Proper interventions can minimize symptoms and may be adopted as a component ...

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Autoimmune disorders – rheumatoid arthritis or lupus can cause pleural effusions · Cancer · Cirrhosis of the liver · Congestive heart failure (CHF) · Infections ...

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