Pleural effusion
Alternative names:
exudative pleural effusion; fluid in the chest; transudative pleural effusion
Symptoms:
Note: There may be no symptoms.
Signs and tests:
Listening to the chest with a stethoscope (auscultation) reveals decreased breath sounds.
These tests help confirm the diagnosis:
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