Hydrothorax and Pleural effusion

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Difference between Hydrothorax and Pleural effusion

Hydrothorax vs. Pleural effusion

Hydrothorax is a type of pleural effusion in which transudate accumulates in the pleural cavity. A pleural effusion is excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs.

Similarities between Hydrothorax and Pleural effusion

Hydrothorax and Pleural effusion have 8 things in common (in Unionpedia): Chylothorax, Cirrhosis, Empyema, Heart failure, Hemothorax, Pleural cavity, Pneumothorax, Transudate.

Chylothorax

A chylothorax (or chyle leak) is a type of pleural effusion.

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Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is a condition in which the liver does not function properly due to long-term damage.

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Empyema

An empyema (from Greek ἐμπύημα, "abscess") is a collection or gathering of pus within a naturally existing anatomical cavity.

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Heart failure

Heart failure (HF), often referred to as congestive heart failure (CHF), is when the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body's needs.

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Hemothorax

A hemothorax is a type of pleural effusion in which blood accumulates in the pleural cavity.

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Pleural cavity

The pleural cavity is the thin fluid-filled space between the two pulmonary pleurae (known as visceral and parietal) of each lung.

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Pneumothorax

A pneumothorax is an abnormal collection of air in the pleural space between the lung and the chest wall.

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Transudate

Transudate is extravascular fluid with low protein content and a low specific gravity (The University of Utah • Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library; WebPath images Levels of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) or a Rivalta test can be used to distinguish transudate from exudate. Their main role in nature is to protect elements of the skin and other subcutaneous substances against the contact effects of external climate and the environment and other substances – it also plays a role in integumental hygiene.

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Hydrothorax and Pleural effusion Comparison

Hydrothorax has 13 relations, while Pleural effusion has 116. As they have in common 8, the Jaccard index is 6.20% = 8 / (13 + 116).

References

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