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Derrame pleural

Nombres alternativos:

Líquido en el tórax; Líquido pleural

Síntomas:

Puede ser asintomática.

Signos y exámenes:

Durante el examen físico, el médico ausculta los sonidos respiratorios del paciente con un estetoscopio y es posible que haga percusión en el pecho para escuchar la matidez.

Los siguientes exámenes ayudan a confirmar el diagnóstico:

La causa y tipo del derrame pleural generalmente se determina por medio de una toracocentesis (se toma una muestra de líquido con una aguja insertada entre las costillas).

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