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Pleural effusion occurs when fluid collects in the pleural cavity—the area between the lungs and the chest. Fluid buildup may cause abnormal pressure on the lungs.
Medical Review:Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Robert L. Cowie, MB, FCP(SA), MD, MSc, MFOM - Pulmonology
Robert L. Cowie, MB, FCP(SA), MD, MSc, MFOM - Pulmonology
Last Updated: 08/17/2007
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