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The classification of effusions is based on the '''total cell count''' and '''total protein content''' of the fluid:

The classification of effusions is based on the '''total cell count''' and '''total protein content''' of the fluid:

*[[Transudate|'''Transudates''']] and [[Modified Transudate|'''modified transudates''']] have the lowest protein contents and cell counts.  They usually result from imbalances in the [[Control of Blood Pressure & Blood Flow - Anatomy & Physiology#Capillary Fluid Shift Mechanism |Starling forces]].

*[[Transudate|'''Transudates''']] and [[Modified Transudate|'''modified transudates''']] have the lowest protein contents and cell counts.  They usually result from imbalances in the [[Blood Pressure Physiology#Capillary Fluid Shift Mechanism |Starling forces]].

*[[Exudate|'''Exudates''']] have the highest cell counts and protein contents and usually occur with an inflammatory or neoplastic disease process.

*[[Exudate|'''Exudates''']] have the highest cell counts and protein contents and usually occur with an inflammatory or neoplastic disease process.

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[[Category:Peritoneal Cavity - Pathology]]

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