Which of the following conditions may lead to exudative pleural effusions?
Correct Answer: Bronchogenic carcinoma
Description: Common causes of exudates include: Para-pneumonic effusion. Malignancy (lung or breast cancer, lymphoma, leukemia) Pulmonary embolism Collagen-vascular conditions Tuberculosis Pancreatitis Trauma Post-cardiac injury syndrome Esophageal perforation Meig's syndrome (benign pelvic neoplasm with associated ascites and pleural effusion) Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome Asbestos-related pleural disease
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