Diseases
Diseases of the pleural cavity include:
- Pneumothorax: a collection of air within the pleural cavity
- Pleural effusion: a fluid accumulation within the pleural space.
- Pleural tumors: abnormal growths on the pleurae.
- Pleural plaques
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