11-21-2011, 06:22 AM
A patient with previously diagnosed lung cancer develops a large
pleural effusion. The effusion is tapped and demonstrates an unusual
milky white fluid that upon standing, separates into a thin white
layer over a thicker clear layer. The lipid content of the fluid is
high. This is most likely an example of which of the following?
A. Chylous effusion
B. Exudate
C. Fibrinous pleuritis
D. Fibrous pleuritis
E. Transudate
pleural effusion. The effusion is tapped and demonstrates an unusual
milky white fluid that upon standing, separates into a thin white
layer over a thicker clear layer. The lipid content of the fluid is
high. This is most likely an example of which of the following?
A. Chylous effusion
B. Exudate
C. Fibrinous pleuritis
D. Fibrous pleuritis
E. Transudate