Pleural disease
Pleural Disease
Pleural disease (pronounced: ploor-ul di-zeez) is a broad term that encompasses a variety of conditions that affect the pleura, the thin membrane that lines the lungs and chest wall.
Etymology
The term "pleural" is derived from the Greek word "pleura," which means "side" or "rib." "Disease" comes from the Old French "desaise," meaning "lack of ease."
Types of Pleural Disease
There are several types of pleural diseases, including:
- Pleural effusion: This condition occurs when excess fluid builds up in the pleural space.
- Pneumothorax: This is a collapsed lung that occurs when air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall.
- Pleural mesothelioma: This is a rare form of cancer that develops in the pleura.
- Pleurisy: This condition involves inflammation of the pleura, often causing sharp chest pain.
Symptoms
Symptoms of pleural disease can vary depending on the specific condition but may include shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, and fever.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of pleural disease often involves a combination of physical examination, medical history, imaging tests such as chest X-ray or CT scan, and sometimes pleural biopsy or thoracentesis.
Treatment
Treatment for pleural disease depends on the underlying cause and may include medications, surgery, or pleural drainage.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pleural disease
- Wikipedia's article - Pleural disease
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