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'''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.

'''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.

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: