Pleural effusion in cirrhosis all are true except ?
Correct Answer: L Pleural LDH serum LDH
Description: Ans. is a' i.e., Protein 10 g/L Pleural effusion in cirrhosis is transudative in nature. o The difference between transudative VS exudative effusion. TRANSUDATE EXUDATIVE o Low, < 3g/dl o Same as in blood o Low, < 1.015 o Low o < 0.6 o Few, mesothelial . and cellular debris High, > 3 gin/di Low o High, > 1.018 High o >0.6 o Many inflamma?tory cells CAUSES OF TRANSUDATIVE PLEURAL EFFUSION - o Congestive hea failure o Cirrhosis o Peritoneal dialysis o Pulmonary embolization o Nephrotic syndrome o Superior vena cava obstruction o Myxedema o Urinothorax
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