Derrame pleural tuberculoso

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Derrame pleural tuberculoso

Definición:

Es la acumulación de líquido en el espacio que queda entre el revestimiento del pulmón y el tejido pulmonar (espacio pleural), como consecuencia de una infección por tuberculosis severa y generalmente prolongada. Esta afección se está viendo con más frecuencia a medida que aumenta el número de pacientes con VIH y SIDA . Ver tuberculosis y derrame pleural para conocer los aspectos principales del tratamiento.

Efusión pleural

Efusión pleural

Sistema respiratorio

Sistema respiratorio

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