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pleural effusion

Pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid in the chest cavity, between the cavity and the lung. Pleural effusion in large volumes can constrict the expansion of the lungs and lead to respiratory failure. Infection and cancer are two main causes of pleural effusion.


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