A exudate which is often cloudy and contains many cells and proteins the results of the pleural disease itself and is common to mesothelioma. Some doctor. An x ray technique called lateral decubitus film may be used to detect small effusions or to allow the doctor to estimate the amount of liquid present. This will prevent new pleural effusion by eliminating space. If the underlying cause of the spillage is highlighted as in the case of a severe congestive heart failure fluid sampling may not be necessary because a pleural effusion is perhaps symptomatic of a number of processes of benign to malignant disease a sample of liquid is usually taken. The most common cause of fluid is transudative congestive heart failure.
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