Pleural Effusion - Types of Fluids

Types of Fluids

Four types of fluids can accumulate in the pleural space:

  • Serous fluid (hydrothorax)
  • Blood (haemothorax)
  • Chyle (chylothorax)
  • Pus (pyothorax or empyema)

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