EFFUSION into the general pleural cavity is a frequent manifestation of congestive heart failure. On the other hand, pleural effusion localized in an interlobar space is not a common finding, since ...

"Edema" is the medical term for swelling. Body parts swell from injury or inflammation. It can affect a small area or the entire body. Medications, pregnancy, infections, and many other medical ...

Dyspnea is a frequent complaint in patients with cirrhosis. [3] Dyspnea also occurs in patients without liver disease who suffer from bronchitis, asthma, or chronic lung disease. Some disorders, such ...

Congenital pulmonary lymphangiectasia (CPL) is a rare disorder whose hallmarks include dilation of the pulmonary lymphatics accompanied by severe respiratory distress in the neonatal period. Though ...

Dr. Nilay K. Patel: A 62-year-old woman was evaluated at this hospital because of recurrent hemorrhagic pericardial effusion. The patient had been in her usual state of health until 3 months before ...