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− | '''Effusions'''- Increased amount of fluid in [[Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|peritoneal]], pleural or pericardial cavity. They are not diseases in themselves but they indicate the presence of a pathological process which has altered the balance of fluid production and removal. | + | '''Effusions''' are increased amounts of fluid in the [[Peritoneal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|peritoneal]], pleural or pericardial cavities. They are not diseases in themselves but they indicate the presence of a pathological process which has altered the local balance of fluid production and removal. |
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− | The classification of effusions is based on its '''total cell count''' and '''total protein content''': | + | 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 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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− | Effusions may also occur when fluids leak into the abdominal or thoracic cavities. Fluids that may be involved include: | + | Effusions may also occur when other fluids leak into the abdominal or thoracic cavities. Fluids that may be involved include: |
| *'''Urine''', producing a '''uroabdomen''' (a [[Modified Transudate|modified transudate]] or [[Exudate|exudate]]). | | *'''Urine''', producing a '''uroabdomen''' (a [[Modified Transudate|modified transudate]] or [[Exudate|exudate]]). |
− | *'''Bile''', producing [[Peritonitis - Pathology#Causes of peritonitis|'''bile peritonitis''']] (a [[Modified Transudate|modified transudate]] or [[Exudate|exudate]])). | + | *'''Bile''', producing [[Peritonitis#Causes of peritonitis|'''bile peritonitis''']] (a [[Modified Transudate|modified transudate]] or [[Exudate|exudate]])). |
− | *'''Pancreatic juices''' leaking in [[Pancreas - Inflammatory Pathology|'''pancreatitis''']] (a [[Modified Transudate|modified transudate]] or [[Exudate|exudate]]). | + | *'''Pancreatic juices''' leaking in [[Pancreas - Inflammatory Pathology|'''pancreatitis''']] (producing a [[Modified Transudate|modified transudate]] or [[Exudate|exudate]]). |
− | *'''Blood''', producing a '''haemabdomen''' (a [[Haemorrhagic Effusion|haemorrhagic effusion]]). | + | *'''Blood''', producing a '''[[Haemoabdomen|haemoabdomen]]''' (a [[Haemorrhagic Effusion|haemorrhagic effusion]]). |
| *'''Chyle''' (or lymph), producing a [[Chylous Effusion|chylous effusion]] in the thorax or abdomen. | | *'''Chyle''' (or lymph), producing a [[Chylous Effusion|chylous effusion]] in the thorax or abdomen. |
| *'''Pseudochyle''', a mixture of cellular debris and lipid that may resemble a [[Chylous Effusion|chylous effusion]]. | | *'''Pseudochyle''', a mixture of cellular debris and lipid that may resemble a [[Chylous Effusion|chylous effusion]]. |
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