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'''Ectopic sources of fluid''': '''Urine'''(uroabdomen - [[Transudate|transudate]] or [[Modified Transudate|modified transudate]], '''Bile''' | '''Ectopic sources of fluid''': '''Urine'''(uroabdomen - [[Transudate|transudate]] or [[Modified Transudate|modified transudate]], '''Bile''' | ||
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Revision as of 13:33, 10 June 2010
Effusions
Effusions- Increased amount of fluid in peritoneal, pleural or pericardial cavity. They are not a disease in itself. Effusions indicate pathological process affecting fluid production and/or removal. Classification
- Based on cell counts and total protein (Transudate, Modified Transudate, Exudate)
- Haemorrhage
- Chylous Effusion
Transudate and modified transudate are usually present in the clinical sign "ascites".
Ectopic sources of fluid: Urine(uroabdomen - transudate or modified transudate, Bile (bile peritonitis, green in colour, modified transudate or exudate), Pancreatitis (modified transudate or exudate).
Pages in category "Effusions"
The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.